The excavated costume of tomb for Seonseonggun(宣城君) Lee Heum(李欽, 1522∼1562)

A rare and well-preserved 16th-century royal costume from the Joseon Dynasty, excavated during the relocation of Seonseonggun Lee Heum's tomb in 2008, provides unprecedented insights into mid-to-late 16th-century male attire. The discovery includes nine garments—Danryeong, Jikryeong, Dapho, Cheollik, Ackjurum, a children’s jacket, Jacket, Hansam, Jeoksam, and pants (Gaedanggo and Hapdanggo)—revealing front-short and rear-long designs with folded collars. Notably, the Cheollik emerges as a daily dress staple among male garments, while the inclusion of Dharani suggests Buddhist influences even within royal funeral rites. This study establishes a benchmark for male costume standards during this period, addressing gaps in historical documentation through meticulous analysis of dated, high-status attire.

Song, M. (2017). The excavated costume of tomb for Seonseonggun(宣城君) Lee Heum(李欽, 1522∼1562). Journal of Korean Traditional Costume, 20(4), 83–96. https://doi.org/10.16885/jktc.2017.12.20.4.83