The Corean imperial throne in Red East Palace

Collection: Willard Dickerman Straight and Early U.S.-Korea Diplomatic Relations, Cornell University Library
Title: The Corean imperial throne in Red East Palace
Date: ca. 1904
Place: Asia: South Korea; Seoul
Type: Postcards/Ephemera
Description: Throne of 'Kunjongjon' (Hall of Government) at 'Kyongbokkung' (Kyongbok Palace), which is a symbol of absolute royal sovereignty. Eight of the early Yi Dynasty kings were enthroned here, beginning with 'Chongjong' (2nd king, 1398-1400) and ending with 'Sonjo' (14th king, 1567-1608). 'In the center of the audience hall toward the rear is the king's throne. Behind the royal throne is a large painting depicting five peaks with pine trees and rivers flowing seaward. Two round circles at the top of either side of the painting represent the sun and moon, symbolic of west and east.' Source: Adams, Edward B. 'Palaces of Seoul : Yi Dynasty palaces in Korea's capital City', 1972, p. 22.
Inscription/Marks: Inscription imprinted on image: 'The Corean imperial throne' and pencilled on verso: 'In red East Palace'
Identifier: 1260.74.07.02
1813.001/5xqx
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