국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Epitaph Tablets of Prince Jean
  • Nationality/Period

    Joseon Dynasty

  • Materials

    Ceramics - White Porcelain

  • Category

    life in society - life in ceremony - funeral services - a graveyard

  • Dimensions

    22.7x18.7x1.8cm

  • Accession Number

    Sinsu 4326

During the Joseon Dynasty, Confucian funerary practices were observed. According to one such practice, the primary mourner was required to construct a temporary shelter near the grave of the deceased, in order to properly maintain the grave for a period of three years. This epitaph tablets state that Prince Jean (1466-1525) properly followed this practice.