Yulgok Relics (Byeoru,tojiyangyeoseo)

These are an inkstone used by Yulgok Yi I and a deed of land transfer. The inkstone has an oval hollow carved into its centre, with branches and leaves in relief above and below. An inscription is carved on its back: in 1788, the 12th year of King Jeongjo, the king, on hearing that relics of Yulgok were kept in Gangneung, examined the inkstone in person and had his own words carved onto it exactly as he had written them. Afterwards, to preserve Yulgok's relics with due care, a hall called Eojegak was built to house them. The deed of land transfer is a document, of the same nature as a contract or written pledge, by which Yulgok transferred land in his possession to his maternal cousin Gwon Cheo-gyun. It was written in Yulgok's own hand in 1579, the 12th year of King Seonjo, at a time when he had given up official life and was living in seclusion at Seokdam in Haeju.

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Where it is

Region

Gangneung, Gangwon

Designation

Provincial Tangible Heritage · 시도유형문화유산