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Muninseok (Stone statue of a civil official dressed in golden headgear and a ceremonial robe)

unknown1400/1900

Korean Stone Art Museum

Korean Stone Art Museum
Seoul, South Korea

Muninseok is a human-shaped stone sculpture. Along with janggunseok and other animal-shaped stone sculptures, they were made to protect graves against evil spirits. Muninseok are portrayed as wearing official hats and holding a Hol, an object held by courtiers when they were addressing the king.

It is the official garments worn by courtiers when they participate in national occasions such as King's wedding and in the national rite for worshipping the late kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty.
The shape of the official garment worn by Muninseok during the Joseon Dynasty has taken on varied forms over different eras.

Details

  • Title: Muninseok (Stone statue of a civil official dressed in golden headgear and a ceremonial robe)
  • Creator: unknown
  • Creator Lifespan: Joseon dynasty
  • Date: 1400/1900
  • Type: sculpture

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