Joseon Iheumnye Epitaph Tablet

An epitaph tablet (jiseok) is a stone slab buried in front of a tomb, recording the deceased's name, date of birth, descendants, achievements and other personal details, along with the location of the grave. This epitaph tablet was excavated from the tomb of Iheumnye, a military official of the late Joseon period. Iheumnye passed the military service examination in 1549, the fourth year of King Myeongjong, and entered government service; when Japanese pirates invaded and plundered the Honam region in 1555, the tenth year of King Myeongjong, he suppressed them, and he was also awarded high office for putting down many followers of the bandit Im Kkeokjeong. These facts are also recorded on the epitaph tablet. Predating the Japanese invasions of 1592, this tablet is inscribed on white porcelain, showing a distinctively Korean character different from Chinese examples; since Iheumnye was a fifth-generation descendant of King Taejong, it is also valuable material for tracing the royal lineage. It is likewise a historical source documenting Im Kkeokjeong's rebellion and the Japanese pirate incursions into the Honam region during the reign of King Myeongjong.

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Where it is

Region

Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Designation

Provincial Tangible Heritage · 시도유형문화유산