朝鮮 虎皮와 豹皮의 생산ㆍ유통

Abstract

After the mid-14thcentury, EastAsia underwent a period of dynastic change. Korea changed from Goryeo to Joseon, China changed from the Yuan dynasty to the Ming dynasty, and Japan changed from the Muromachi shogunate to the Ashikaga shogunate. Further significant events transpired in the 17th century, with the replacement of the Mingjo dynasty by the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Tokugawa shogunate. The volatile changes of dynasties in East Asia inevitably formed a new hierarchy within the rituals and forms of international relations. As is widely known, Joseon implemented a ceremonial tribute system with the Ming and Qing dynasties, and began good neighbour policies with Japan and Yugu. From the time of the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Joseon dynasty gained an audience with the emperor, empress and crown prince to offer tributes. Products from Joseon were also presented to the Tokugawa shogunate and Yugu kingdom. Previous studies into the regulations of tributary offerings have achieved significant progress. In addition, the tributary system developed not only the processes of official government trade, but also allowed for great achievements in private trade. There has been a new trend in recent research to study the contents and distribution of tributes, gift items, and trade goods. Thus, it is not only about the production and trade of goods, but also the thorough study of how they were consumed in other countries. This paper aims to investigate the diplomatic order of East Asia from the perspective of the Joseon dynasty, by analysing the rarity, aesthetic value, and symbolism of authority of leopard and tiger pelts.