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Joseon Dynasty Collection

The Joseon Dynasty, which reigned from 1392 to 1910 in Korea, left behind a rich cultural legacy that is still admired today

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Embroidered Apron from the Joseon dynasty

Embroidered Apron from the Joseon dynasty
3118888 Embroidered Apron from the Joseon dynasty; (add.info.: Embroidered Apron from the Joseon dynasty. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Seated Bodhisattva, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Seated Bodhisattva, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Seated Bodhisattva, 18th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Seated Monk, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown

Seated Monk, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Seated Monk, 18th-19th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Altar Attendant (Tongja) Holding a Book (image 1 of 4), 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Altar Attendant (Tongja) Holding a Book (image 1 of 4), 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Altar Attendant (Tongja) Holding a Book (image 1 of 4), 19th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Lion Supporting a Flaming Mirror, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Lion Supporting a Flaming Mirror, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Lion Supporting a Flaming Mirror, 19th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Seated Arhat (Nahan), Probably Bhadra (Palt'ara) with a Tiger, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Seated Arhat (Nahan), Probably Bhadra (Palt'ara) with a Tiger, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Seated Arhat (Nahan), Probably Bhadra (Palt'ara) with a Tiger, 19th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Lion, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Lion, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Lion, 19th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Seated Arhat (Nahan), Probably Panthaka (Pant'aga) with a Dragon, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Seated Arhat (Nahan), Probably Panthaka (Pant'aga) with a Dragon, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Seated Arhat (Nahan), Probably Panthaka (Pant'aga) with a Dragon, 19th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Seated Shakyamuni, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown

Seated Shakyamuni, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Seated Shakyamuni, 18th-19th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Altar Attendant (Tongja) Holding a Phoenix (image 1 of 4), 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Altar Attendant (Tongja) Holding a Phoenix (image 1 of 4), 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Altar Attendant (Tongja) Holding a Phoenix (image 1 of 4), 18th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Altar Attendant (Tongja) Holding a Turtle (image 2 of 4), 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Altar Attendant (Tongja) Holding a Turtle (image 2 of 4), 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Altar Attendant (Tongja) Holding a Turtle (image 2 of 4), 18th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Altar Attendant (Tongja) Holding a Turtle (image 1 of 4), 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Altar Attendant (Tongja) Holding a Turtle (image 1 of 4), 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Altar Attendant (Tongja) Holding a Turtle (image 1 of 4), 18th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Pair of Phoenixes, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Pair of Phoenixes, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Phoenixes, 18th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Memorial Tablet, Late 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Memorial Tablet, Late 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Memorial Tablet, Late 18th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Seated Priest, Late 16th-17th century. Creator: Unknown

Seated Priest, Late 16th-17th century. Creator: Unknown
Seated Priest, Late 16th-17th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Seated Buddha, Probably Amitabha (Amit'abul), the Buddha of the Western... 15th-early 16th century

Seated Buddha, Probably Amitabha (Amit'abul), the Buddha of the Western... 15th-early 16th century
Seated Buddha, Probably Amitabha (Amit'abul), the Buddha of the Western Paradise, 15th-early 16th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Seated Avalokiteshvara (Kwanum), the Bodhisattva of Mercy, 15th-early 16th century. Creator: Unknown

Seated Avalokiteshvara (Kwanum), the Bodhisattva of Mercy, 15th-early 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Seated Avalokiteshvara (Kwanum), the Bodhisattva of Mercy, 15th-early 16th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Portrait of a Scholar-Official in a Black Robe (image 1 of 5), 19th century. Creator: Anon

Portrait of a Scholar-Official in a Black Robe (image 1 of 5), 19th century. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Scholar-Official in a Black Robe (image 1 of 5), 19th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Nambang Yeomje (Nanfang Yendi), Lord of the Southern Quadrant (image 3 of 4), 18th century

Nambang Yeomje (Nanfang Yendi), Lord of the Southern Quadrant (image 3 of 4), 18th century. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Yan Emperor of the South. Nambang Yeomje (Nanfang Yendi), Lord of the Southern Quadrant (image 3 of 4), 18th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Portrait of a Scholar-Official in Blue Robe (image 1 of 4), 18th century. Creator: Anon

Portrait of a Scholar-Official in Blue Robe (image 1 of 4), 18th century. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Scholar-Official in Blue Robe (image 1 of 4), 18th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Portrait of a Scholar-Official in a Pink Robe (image 5 of 5), 19th century. Creator: Anon

Portrait of a Scholar-Official in a Pink Robe (image 5 of 5), 19th century. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Scholar-Official in a Pink Robe (image 5 of 5), 19th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Landscape, 18th century. Creator: Sim Sajong

Landscape, 18th century. Creator: Sim Sajong
Landscape, 18th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Landscape (image 1 of 6), turn of the 19/ century. Creator: Kim Hong-do

Landscape (image 1 of 6), turn of the 19/ century. Creator: Kim Hong-do
Landscape (image 1 of 6), turn of the 19/ century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: The Battle of Noryang (Six folded screen). Creator: Anonymous

The Battle of Noryang (Six folded screen). Creator: Anonymous
The Battle of Noryang (Six folded screen). Found in the collection of the National Palace Museum of Korea

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: View of Choryang Waegwan, 1783. Creator: Byeon Bag (active 18th century)

View of Choryang Waegwan, 1783. Creator: Byeon Bag (active 18th century)
View of Choryang Waegwan, 1783. Found in the collection of the National Library of Korea

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Wrapping Cloth (pojagi), Korea, Choson dynasty (1392-1910), 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Wrapping Cloth (pojagi), Korea, Choson dynasty (1392-1910), 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Wrapping Cloth (pojagi), Korea, Choson dynasty (1392-1910), 19th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Portrait of Yun Dongseom (1710-1795), ca. 1790-1805. Creator: Unknown

Portrait of Yun Dongseom (1710-1795), ca. 1790-1805. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Yun Dongseom (1710-1795), ca. 1790-1805. Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Mountain God with Tiger and Attendants, 1874. Creator: Unknown

Mountain God with Tiger and Attendants, 1874. Creator: Unknown
Mountain God with Tiger and Attendants, 1874. Behind the figures the peach tree, symbol of longevity. Joseon dynasty (1391-1910)

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Paldalmun Gate, southern gate of Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon, Seoul, South Korea

Paldalmun Gate, southern gate of Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon, Seoul, South Korea

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Jar, Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), early 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Jar, Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), early 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Jar, Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), early 18th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Bowl with Chrysanthemum Flower Heads, Korea, Joeson dynasty (1392-1910), 15th century

Bowl with Chrysanthemum Flower Heads, Korea, Joeson dynasty (1392-1910), 15th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Bottle-Shaped Vase with Dragon Chasing Flaming Pearl, Korea, Joseon dynasty

Bottle-Shaped Vase with Dragon Chasing Flaming Pearl, Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), 18th/19th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Vase with Cherry Blossom Branch and Bamboos, Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)

Vase with Cherry Blossom Branch and Bamboos, Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), 19th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Faceted and Covered Jar, Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), 19th century

Faceted and Covered Jar, Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), 19th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Buddhist Pagoda, Korea, late Goryeo dynasty(918-1392)-early Joseon dynasty

Buddhist Pagoda, Korea, late Goryeo dynasty(918-1392)-early Joseon dynasty(1392-1910), 14th/16th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Wine Bottle, Korea, Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Wine Bottle, Korea, Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Wine Bottle, Korea, Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), 18th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Jar with Dragon Chasing Flaming Pearl, Korea, Joseon dynasty(1392-1910), 17th century

Jar with Dragon Chasing Flaming Pearl, Korea, Joseon dynasty(1392-1910), 17th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Moon Jar, Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Moon Jar, Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Moon Jar, Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), 17th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Jar with Abstract Strokes, Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), 17th century

Jar with Abstract Strokes, Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), 17th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Flask with Fish, Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), 15th century. Creator: Unknown

Flask with Fish, Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Flask with Fish, Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), 15th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Ornament in the shape of a coin, Joseon period or Qing dynasty, 17th-19th century

Ornament in the shape of a coin, Joseon period or Qing dynasty, 17th-19th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Bowl, Joseon period, 15th century. Creator: Unknown

Bowl, Joseon period, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Bowl, Joseon period, 15th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Lotuses, Insects, and Birds, hanging scroll, 1800s (ink and colour on silk)

Lotuses, Insects, and Birds, hanging scroll, 1800s (ink and colour on silk)
XOS5880509 Lotuses, Insects, and Birds, hanging scroll, 1800s (ink and colour on silk) by Chinese School (16th century); 112.6x57.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Korea)

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Portrait of a Woman, early 20th century (ca. 1920-40). Creator: Unknown

Portrait of a Woman, early 20th century (ca. 1920-40). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Woman, early 20th century (ca. 1920-40). Young unmarried woman wearing a traditional Korean dress (hanbok). Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Rainy Landscape, late 18th century. Creator: Kim Sugyu

Rainy Landscape, late 18th century. Creator: Kim Sugyu
Rainy Landscape, late 18th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Portrait of the Great Master Seosan, late 17th-18th century. Creator: Unknown

Portrait of the Great Master Seosan, late 17th-18th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of the Great Master Seosan, late 17th-18th century

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: The Tenth King of Hell, 1798. Creator: Unknown

The Tenth King of Hell, 1798. Creator: Unknown
The Tenth King of Hell, 1798

Background imageJoseon Dynasty Collection: Tigers and Leopard Frolicking, 1700s. Creator: Unknown

Tigers and Leopard Frolicking, 1700s. Creator: Unknown
Tigers and Leopard Frolicking, 1700s. This monochrome composition depicts a tiger and her young playing at stalking one another in a stand of pine



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The Joseon Dynasty, which reigned from 1392 to 1910 in Korea, left behind a rich cultural legacy that is still admired today. This portrait of Yun Dongseom, created between 1790-1805 by an unknown artist, captures the elegance and grace of the era. Paldalmun Gate stands proudly as the southern entrance to Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon, Seoul. Built during the Joseon Dynasty, it serves as a reminder of the dynasty's architectural prowess and strategic planning. This intricately designed jar from the early 18th century showcases the craftsmanship of unknown artisans during this period. Its delicate details and exquisite form are a testament to their skill. The Bowl with Chrysanthemum Flower Heads hails from the 15th century Joseon Dynasty. The vibrant chrysanthemum motifs symbolize longevity and beauty - values highly cherished during this time. A Bottle-Shaped Vase with Dragon Chasing Flaming Pearl exemplifies another facet of Joseon artistry: mythical creatures intertwined with nature-inspired elements. Dragons were believed to bring good fortune while cherry blossoms represented renewal and purity. Intricately decorated with bamboo and cherry blossom branches, this vase reflects both naturalistic aesthetics and traditional Korean symbolism prevalent in Joseon art forms. This faceted and covered jar from the 19th century showcases how artistic techniques evolved over time within the dynasty while maintaining its distinct style. Buddhist Pagoda represents religious architecture that spanned across late Goryeo into early Joseon periods. It signifies spiritual devotion deeply ingrained within society at that time. An elegant Wine Bottle crafted in the 18th century demonstrates not only functional design but also decorative beauty appreciated by nobles during social gatherings or ceremonies. Another stunning example is this Jar with Dragon Chasing Flaming Pearl dating back to the 17th century; it highlights mythical themes often incorporated into Joseon ceramics.