Ch'ŭgugi rain gauge
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Ch'ŭgugi were rain gauges invented and used during the Joseon dynasty of Korea. They were invented and supplied to each provincial office during the reign of King Sejong the Great. As of 2010, only one ch'ŭgugi remains, known as the Geumyeong Cheugugi, which literally means "ch'ŭgugi installed on the provincial office's yard." It is designated as National Treasure #561 of Korea and was installed in the provincial office of Gongju city, 1837 by King Yeongjo. In addition, the official measure of rainfall by ch'ŭgugi from King Jeongjo's reign to Emperor Gojong's reign is preserved.
Sources: Wikipedia — Ch'ŭgugi · CC BY-SA 4.0
Earlier and later events nearby
- 1251Tripitaka Koreana
- 1377Jikji
- 1392Founding of Joseon
- 1441Ch'ŭgugi rain gaugeThis page
- 1443Creation of Hangul (Hunminjeongeum)
- 1592–1598Imjin War
- 1597Battle of Myeongnyang
Who ruled this land
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