Hadong Gyeong Cheon Tomb King Gyeongsun Eojin

This portrait, now enshrined at Gyeongcheonmyo Shrine, depicts its subject wearing the beaded royal crown (myeollyugwan) worn by kings, while at the same time holding in both hands a hol, the ceremonial tablet carried by officials paying courtesy to the throne; this combination means the figure's attire will require further consideration. It is presumed, however, that because he was the last king of Silla, who ceded his kingdom to Goryeo, he is depicted simultaneously in the guise of a Silla king and observing the courtesies of a subject toward Goryeo. As for the date of production, judging by the fine brushwork and the shaded colouring technique and style, no record of repainting after 1677 survives, but it is thought that the portrait was repainted once after 1677, that this repainted version has since been lost, and that the present portrait was repainted once more in the 19th century.

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Where it is

Region

Jinju, Gyeongnam

Designation

Provincial Tangible Heritage · 시도유형문화유산