Highlights
Iron Rule Inlaid with Silver
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Exhibition Name
Iron Rule Inlaid with Silver
- Nationality/Period
Joseon Dynasty
- Materials
Metal - Iron
- Category
Housing - Daily Utensils - sewing kit - ruler for linens and silks
- Dimensions
49.7x1.6cm
- Accession Number
Deoksu 3833
- Location
Joseon3
This iron ruler is one of the royal gifts presented by King Jeongjo (r. 1776-1800) to high-ranking officials. It is inscribed in silver inlay with a poem composed by the king.