Artifacts Used by Jang Yeong-jik

Jang Yeong-jik (1861–1944) passed the singnyeon mun-gwa, the regular state civil service examination, in 1882, the twenty-second year of Emperor Gojong, and went on to hold distinguished posts in the two remonstrance bureaus, the Office of Censors (Saganwon) and the Office of the Inspector-General (Saheonbu), serving as jeongeon and jipyeong. He later served as left and right tongnye (senior third rank) of Tongnyewon, the office in charge of state ceremonies. The 41 artifacts once used by Jang Yeong-jik, in six categories — 10 pieces of headwear and hair ornaments, 11 official robes, 8 accessories, 5 pairs of footwear, 5 storage items and 2 other objects — form a complete set of belongings whose owner, an official of the late Korean Empire period, is clearly identified. Diverse in kind and well preserved, they are valued as precious material for understanding the official costume system and way of life of the time.

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Where it is

Region

Jongno-gu, Seoul

Designation

National Folklore Heritage · 국가민속문화유산