Artifacts Related to Princess Myeongan

These are books, documents and artefacts related to Princess Myeongan (1664–1687), the third daughter of King Hyeonjong of Joseon, and to Myeongan-gung, the residence where she lived. Princess Myeongan's given name was Onhui; in 1679, the fifth year of King Sukjong, she married O Tae-ju. The books include an album of royal calligraphy containing Hangeul letters from King Hyeonjong, Empress Myeongseong and King Sukjong, along with various printed editions; an album of calligraphy gathered from the writing of O Tae-ju's family; and a collection of writings composed by the royal grandson and his officials to wish King Yeongjo long life on his sixtieth birthday. The documents include various inventories of goods and petitions, and the artefacts are everyday items sent to Princess Myeongan from the royal court. In particular, Princess Myeongan's naming document is the only surviving example of its kind from the royal family. These various related artefacts, diverse in kind, offer valuable insight into life in a princess's residence at the time; they have artistic value as well as significance for the study of calligraphy, and are precious historical sources for research into the social and economic history and court life of the period.

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Region

Gangneung, Gangwon

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Treasure · 보물