이화여자대학교박물관

This exhibition was arranged in the sculpture garden in front of the Museum because the Museum had to close for a year for interior renovations. In the past, stone sculptures were considered a part of shamanism and burial rituals, and were approached from the perspectives of folklore, anthropology or religion. However, this exhibition transcended these traditional perspectives and underscored the artistic value of stone sculptures. There were 70 pieces of stone sculpture including those of tigers, warriors, literati, couples, and of a Jeju boy monk that guarded the tomb of the Queen of King Munjong (1414-1441) of the Joseon dynasty (1392~1910). There were also stone sculptures seen in everyday life such as totem poles, grinding stones, and well lids. A Buddhist stone pagoda--National Treasure No. 351--from the Goryeo dynasty (918-1392), a stone pagoda and lantern from Joseon, and a stone lantern post from the Unified Silla period (661-935) were also put on display.