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Tomb Figurines



Thirteen Human Figures, Pair of Sheep, Two Lanterns, Fives Stands, Eight Square Bases, Two Pairs of Columns
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
Gift of Yamamoto Aya
Kyoto National Museum


From ancient times, the tombs of powerful figures were adorned with stone figurines on the Korean Peninsula and China. These sculptures come from the Korean Joseon dynasty (1392-1910).