국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Rubbed Copy of the Epitaph on the Monument for King Gwanggaeto
  • Nationality/Period

    Korea

  • Materials

    Paper

  • Category

    Culture / Art - Letter & Paintings - rock engraving - inscription

  • Dimensions

    제1면 541.0×145.5cm, 제2면 543.0×137.0cm, 제3면 541.0×180.0cm, 제4면 543.0×126.0cm

  • Accession Number

    Bongwan 6490

This is a rubbed copy of the epitaph on the monument to King Gwangaeto, which his son King Jangsu erected in 414 (the 3rd year of his reign) to honor his father’s accomplishments and designate the keeper of his father’s tomb. The epitaph also contains information on the origins of King Gwanggaeto’s family and the regulations for the tomb keeper to observe. Limestone powder was applied to the monument to make a clearer rubbed copy.