Jagyeongnu (Water Clock) of Changgyeonggung Palace
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Jagyeongnu (Water Clock) of Changgyeonggung Palace

A sophisticated self-striking water clock developed during the Joseon Dynasty to provide precise time for the royal court. It consists of three water containers and two receivers, using a mechanism of metal balls to strike bells and drums. It highlights the scientific and mechanical advancement of the 15th-century Joseon period.

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