Sangyeo is a traditional
funeral bier that is used for carrying a dead
body in Korea. This bier was made in 1675 (the
2nd year of the King Sukjong's reign of the
Joseon Dynasty) and designated as Important
Folklore Materials of Korea in 1982, and well
preserved.
This bier is the funeral equipment that was
granted by the king when Kim Woo-Myung (Cheongpungbuwongun,
1619-1675) died, who was the father-in-law of
the crown prince (the 18th King Hyunjong in
future) at that time. Measuring 80cm in width,
202cm in length and 176cm in height, the size
of the bier is the same size as other usual
biers at that time. However, this is regarded
as one of the most important cultural properties
of Korea because of its artistic beauty and
the craftsmanship shown in the sculpture and
decoration, reflecting the funeral culture of
the noble class at that time.
Other things that are kept for preservation
such as Gama (a sedan chair where the soul of
the dead person was attended on), Myeongjeongdae
(a dead person s name plate), Manjangdae ( a
plate for writings of grief and memory of the
deceased person), and Pyojimul that are used
as guards at the front and rear of the funeral
bier.
It is regularly displayed in Chuncheon National
Museum.