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Jangmyeongdeung
unknown1400/1900
Korean Stone Art Museum
Seoul, South Korea
A stone lantern called Jangmyeongdeung was placed to light up a graveyard. Apart from its practical function, Jangmyeongdeung also had a spiritual function to pray for the eternal life in heaven for the deceased. According to the law of Joseon dynasty(1392-1910), only high-ranking officials were allowed to place it at graveyards.
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- Title: Jangmyeongdeung
- Creator: unknown
- Creator Lifespan: Joseon dynasty
- Date: 1400/1900
- Type: sculpture
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