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Bier of Cheongpungbuwongun Kim Wu-Myeong
Bier of Cheongpungbuwongun Kim Wu-
  Myeong
Classification : Confucian Relic
Name of Cultural Properties :
Cheongpungbuwongunsangyeo
Classification No : Important
Folklore Materials No.120
Designated Date : Aug. 7, 1982
Location : Chuncheon National
Museum, Seoksa-dong, Chuncheon-si,
Gangwon-do. S.Korea
Construction Year : Joseon Period

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.

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