Guksae Junmyeongjibo

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1618-4

Category

Books & Records

Era

1889년(고종 26)

Designated year

2017

Location

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

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Produced in 1889, this tortoise-knobbed jade seal bearing an inscription of four Chinese characters, Jun-Myeong-Ji-Bo (literally meaning ""Seal of the Profound Brilliance""), was used to seal letters of appointment for officials, including those of the Seja Sigangwon (Education Council for the Crown Prince). Information about the seal, including its production, dimensions, depository and use, are introduced in Boin busin chongsu (Complete Register of Royal Seals and Credentials) and Seungjeongwon ilgi (Diaries of the Royal Secretariat). Due to its historical value as an administrative tool used by King Gojong (r. 1863-1907) in the appointment of officials responsible for the crown prince's education whose date of production is clearly known and its status as a successful example of art repatriation, this seal is regarded as worthy of inscription on the national cultural heritage list.