A Study of the Origins of Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s Portrait 〈Enshrinement at Chungmugong’s Tongyeong Memorial Hall〉 and Authentication of his Armor and Helmet : Focusing on the Comparison of Literature Records, Artifacts, and War Records

March 31, 2024

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The aim is to investigate the origins and authenticity of Admiral Yi Sun-sin's portrait and associated military gear.
Compared literature records and historical artifacts related to the portrait and armor.
Analyzed the creation date and circumstances of the portrait based on historical documents.
Established connections between the military gear depicted and actual Joseon dynasty armaments.
The portrait was confirmed to comply with historical accounts from the Joseon era's documents.
Evidence links the portrait's military gear to real items used in battles of the Imjin War.
The portrait represents one of the few known depictions of traditional armor from the Joseon period.

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Compares artifacts and literature records to authenticate Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s portrait, armor, and helmet, suggesting historical significance.

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Soojin Kang (2024) studied this question.

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