Injobyeolseo Yugibi, Seoul

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1462

Category

Books & Records

Era

조선시대(1695년 (숙종 21년))

Designated year

2006

Location

은평구, 서울특별시— 서울 은평구 역촌동 8-12번지

Coordinates

37.608729, 126.916620

This stele was erected to commemorate the private residence where Injo, the 16th king of the Joseon Dynasty (1623-1649), stayed just before he was crowned king subsequent to the dethronement of his predecessor. It was built in 1695 (the 21st year of the reign of King Sukjong), and is of great historical value as it provides historical evidence of and valuable information about the Injobanjeong (the coup d’état of 1623). The inscription on the front of the stele was written by Sukjong, the 19th king of the Joseon Dynasty, and reads “Stele commemorating King Injo’s stay at this private residence immediately prior to his enthronement.” The inscription on the back is the same as that by King Sukjong, but it was written by Prince Dongpyeong Yi Hang. The stele’s tortoise-shaped pedestal is characteristic of the style that emerged in the early Joseon Dynasty under the influence of China. However, the top part of the stele exhibits the simple style of a traditional Korean roof rather than the ornamental capstone, evidencing the change in style of stone monuments of the late Joseon Dynasty. In this respect, this stele is a valuable material for understanding the trends in sculptural styles of stone monuments during the Joseon Dynasty.

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