A Study on Ganui-Dae’s External Form and Its Modeling for Restoration

Abstract

Ganui-Dae, built in the reign of King Sejong, Joseon Dynasty, is a comprehensive observatory. It has various instruments for observation and time signal such as Ganui, Gyupyo(Gnomon), water-hammering type Honui and Honsang, and so on. Studying on Ganui-Dae has been focused on its location, history, criterion, etc, so far. However, studying on its external form and construction method has been conducted insufficiently. This study suggests the model for restoration of Ganui-Dae. The model is based on the analysis about external form of Ganui-Dae in various antique maps, and its construction method in those days.

Keywords

• Ganui-Dae (royal observatory in Joseon Era)
• Ganui (simplified armillary sphere)
• Gyeongbokgung-Do (antique map of Gyeongbokgung palace)