White Tiger (Replica)
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Title
White Tiger (Replica)
Subject
Statues
Korea
Cats
Description
This is a replica of the White Tiger statue at the Geunjeongjeon Throne Hall in the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea.
"The odd-looking animal sculptures placed on the grounds, or incorporated as a part of various architectural structures, of the Royal Palaces were to ward off evil spirits and to protect the King. The four deities surrounding Geunjeongjeon, the main ceremonial hall, represent the four points of the compass and were believed to be the guardians of the four seasons." -- Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation
Creator
Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation
Source
Derived from the Original White Tiger statue at the Geunjeongjeon Throne Hall in the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea.
Date
2016-09
Format
Ceramic
3.5cm width x 3.5cm length x 5.0cm height
Type
Physical Object
Coverage
South Korea
Seoul
Gyeongbokgung Palace
ca. 1395 CE (original)
Collection
Citation
Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation, “White Tiger (Replica),” Omeka, accessed May 6, 2026, http://5590.pmarty.org/items/show/1.