Korean Daegunjubo And The Royal Seal Of King Hyojong

Description:
Daegunjubo, a 7.9-centimeter tall silver seal used to stamp diplomatic and administrative documents as a symbol of state authority. Turtle-shaped handle, the silver seal was created in 1882 and began to be used on documents from 1883 to 1897. The Royal Seal of King Hyojong is a gold seal also with a turtle-shaped handle that was created in 1740.

Case Status: Object(s) relinquished
Year Claim Initiated: 2020 (approximate)
Year Claim Resolved:
Means of Resolution: Sua sponte donation

Complainant Name: National Palace Museum of Korea
Complainant Nation: South Korea
Complainant Nation Economy: Developed
Complainant Type: Public: Government

Respondent Name: Individual
Respondent Nation: United States
Respondent Nation Economy: Developed
Respondent Type: Private: Individual

Reference Links:

https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200219000761

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Editor's Notes:

Korean American businessman Lee Dae-soo donated the two seals he purchased in the late 1990s at an auction in the U.S. Edited by Janice Kim