Admiral Yi Turtleship 99% Silver Handmade Korean Geobukseon Model Display Case

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Admiral Yi's Turtleship — 99% Handmade Silver Korean Replica | Wood Base | Acrylic Display Case

An extraordinary and museum-quality … Read more Admiral Yi's Turtleship — 99% Handmade Silver Korean Replica | Wood Base | Acrylic Display Case

An extraordinary and museum-quality piece of Korean heritage craft. This is a handmade 99% silver replica of Admiral Yi Sun-shin's legendary Geobukseon (Turtle Ship) — the world's first iron-clad warship, used to defeat the Japanese Armada in the 1592–1598 war.

Plaque reads: "Admiral Yi's Turtleship - The Turtleship was the first iron-clad warship in the world. It was built by Admiral Yi Soon Shin of Yi Dynasty to defeat invading Japanese Armada in 1592-1598 War. Hand Made Silver (99%) Product"

Admiral Yi Sun-sin is widely considered one of the greatest naval commanders in history, often compared to Horatio Nelson for his undefeated record and tactical genius.

Features:

* 99% silver handcrafted ship model with extraordinary detail
* Dragon head bow with open mouth and scales
* Multiple masts with sails bearing Korean characters
* Rows of oars along hull sides
* Spiked armored deck detail throughout
* Chain rigging and pennant flags
* Dimensions: Medium Size — Approx. 8.7" x 7.1" x 7.1" (22cm x 18cm x 18cm)
* Silver Weight: Approx. 1 Troy Pound (12 oz / 373g) of 99% fine silver.
* Lacquered wood base with mother-of-pearl inlay floral detail
* Acrylic display case included
* Made in South Korea

This museum-quality Geobukseon is a masterpiece of traditional Korean silversmithing. Every component—from the individual scales on the dragon-head bow to the meticulously rigged chain anchors—is handcrafted from 99% fine silver. The model sits upon a lacquered wood base featuring delicate mother-of-pearl (Najeonchilgi) floral inlays, a centuries-old Korean art form reserved for high-status items.

Condition: Pre-owned, good vintage condition. Silver shows natural toning/patina consistent with age. All details intact. Display case and wood base included. See less