Armor Worn by General Jeong Ji

Armour is protective equipment worn on the battlefield to guard the body against enemy arrows, spears and swords; this example is a gyeongbeongap, armour made by linking iron plates together with iron rings. The owner of the Armor Worn by General Jeong Ji, General Jeong Ji, was born in the third year of King Chungmok of Goryeo (1347), rendered great service in repelling Japanese pirates, and died in the third year of King Gongyang (1391). This armour was worn personally by the general when he fought off the Japanese pirates, and has been handed down through his descendants. It is 70 cm in overall length, 79 cm around the chest and 30 cm in sleeve length, made by piercing holes in iron plates measuring 7.5-8 cm in height and 5-8.5 cm in width and linking them with iron rings. The front consists of six rows, each made of six plates linked in a line, two of which are designed to fasten. The back is made of five rows, each of seven plates linked in a line, covering the back. At the shoulders and arms, only rings were used without iron plates, allowing free movement. There is slight damage to the lower front, but the armour otherwise retains its original form comparatively well; it is an unusual piece of armour with no known parallel, and may be regarded as a highly valuable piece of cultural heritage.

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Where it is

Region

Buk-gu, Jeonnam & Gwangju

Designation

Treasure · 보물