The Corean imperial throne in Red East Palace
- Title:
- The Corean imperial throne in Red East Palace
- Collection:
- Willard D. Straight in Korea
- Date:
- ca. 1904
- Location:
- Kunjongjon, Kyongbokkung, Seoul, South Korea
- Country:
- South Korea
United States - ID Number:
- 1260.74.07.02
- Collection Number:
- 1260
- File Name:
- 1260.74.07.02.tif
- Work Type:
- Ephemera
Postcards - Subject:
- Palaces
Throne rooms
Chongjong
Sonjo - Measurement:
- 14 x 9 (centimeters)
- Description:
- Throne of 'Kunjongjon' (Hall of Government) at 'Kyongbokkung' (Kyongbok Palace), which is a symbol of absolute royal sovereignty. Eight of the early Yi Dynasty kings were enthroned here, beginning with 'Chongjong' (2nd king, 1398-1400) and ending with 'Sonjo' (14th king, 1567-1608). 'In the center of the audience hall toward the rear is the king's throne. Behind the royal throne is a large painting depicting five peaks with pine trees and rivers flowing seaward. Two round circles at the top of either side of the painting represent the sun and moon, symbolic of west and east.' Source: Adams, Edward B. 'Palaces of Seoul : Yi Dynasty palaces in Korea's capital City', 1972, p. 22.
- Cite As:
- Willard Dickerman Straight papers, #1260. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
- Repository:
- Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
- Archival Collection:
- Willard Dickerman Straight papers
- Format:
- Image
- Rights:
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