Guksae Yuseojibo

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1618-3

Category

Books & Records

Era

1876년(고종13)

Designated year

2017

Location

종로구, 서울특별시— 서울특별시 종로구 효자로 12 (세종로, 국립고궁박물관)

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This tortoise-knobbed gold seal bearing the inscription of four Chinese characters, Yu-Seo-Ji-Bo (literally meaning ""Seal of the Imperial Edict""), is one of the eleven royal seals of Joseon (1392-1910) that were remolded or mended in 1876, as illustrated in Boinso uigwe (The Protocols on the Royal Seals). Details of the seal, which was generally used to sign letters of appointment for provincial governors, are also contained in the book, including the date of its production, historical background, dimensions, and materials. The seal is considered worthy of inscription on the national cultural heritage list in view of its historical value as an administrative tool used by Joseon rulers, its artistic value as a representative item of Korea's royal handicraft heritage, and a good example of successful art repatriation.