Guksae Hwangjejibo
國璽 皇帝之寶
서울특별시 종로구
Basic information
- Designation
- Treasure No.1618-2
- Category
- Books & Records
- Era
- 1897년(광무 1)
- Designated year
- 2017
- Location
- 종로구, 서울특별시— 서울특별시 종로구 효자로 12 (세종로, 국립고궁박물관)
- Coordinates
- 37.524067, 126.980688Kakao address conversion
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Description
This dragon-knobbed jade seal bearing the inscription of four Chinese characters, Hwang-Je-Ji-Bo (literally meaning "Seal of the Emperor"), is one of the ten imperial seals made upon the foundation of the Korean empire in 1897. The seal was used by Emperor Gojong (r. 1897-1907) to sign various documents related with state affairs, including the appointment of officials and the presentation of awards and decorations, as well as the ceremonies of the imperial family. The seal is generally regarded as worthy of inclusion on the national cultural heritage list and protection by law in view of its significant historical value as a symbol of the independence of the Korean Empire, its artistic excellence as a representative item of Korea's royal handicraft heritage, and its good state of preservation. As well, it is worth being designated as a treasure in that it was returned sixty years after having been taken out of the country.
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