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Joseon Dynasty Secret Royal Inspector Ma-pae (Perfectly recreated 5-horse Ma-pae)

[About the Work] This model is a 3D Printed reproduction of **Ma-pae (馬牌)**, a symbol of authority used by Joseon Dynasty Secret Royal Inspectors. Based on actual artifacts preserved in museums, it was produced by **thoroughly authenticating the 5 horses on the front and the Chinese characters on the back**

[Detailed Explanation: Meaning of the Chinese Characters on the Back] This is not just a toy. The characters engraved on this Ma-pae contain actual historical records

• **Right Side (尚瑞院 / Sangseowon):** This is the name of the government office in the Joseon Dynasty responsible for issuing the king's seal (royal seal) and Ma-pae
• **Center (閏字號 五馬牌 / Yun-ja-ho O-ma-pae):** This means it is the highest-grade badge, issued in the sequence of the character 'Yun (閏)', which allows the requisition of 5 horses (Matches the front illustration)
• **Left Side (雍正八年 六月 日 / Yongjeong 8th Year, 6th Month):** In the Western calendar, this corresponds to **1730 (6th year of King Yeongjo)**. This is the most widely known issuance year among actual Ma-pae artifacts
• **Seal (尚瑞院印 / Sangseowon-in):** The official seal of Sangseowon is stamped in Jeonseo style

[Printing Tips]

• Color Recommendation: For the base, use **Silk Gold** or **Bronze**, and for the embossed (text/picture) parts, use **Black** to achieve a feel similar to actual metal artifacts
• Settings: If you turn on the **'Ironing'** feature for the top surface, you can get an even smoother and more luxurious surface

• Since the creator is not a 3D printing expert, adjusting the print settings appropriately can yield better results than the photos
• If you intend to use this as a **transit card** in Korea, you can print the internal card layers and attach them front and back for use

• As a result of testing it in Busan, it was confirmed to work very well

  To be safe, please assemble the layers after actually testing it

Summary This is a 3D model of Ma-pae (마패), a historical artifact from the Joseon Dynasty of Korea. It was used as a badge of authority by government officials, most notably by the Secret Royal Inspectors (Amhaeng-eosa)

The Story behind this Artifact In historical Korea, when the King sent a secret inspector to investigate corruption in local provinces, he gave them this medallion

• The Front: The number of horses indicates the rank and the number of horses the official could requisition at stations. This model features 5 horses, representing a high-ranking official
• The Back: The text is historically accurate, dating back to 1730 (King Yeongjo's era). It indicates issuance by the "Shangrui Yuan" (the bureau in charge of royal seals)

Print Settings & Tips

• Orientation: Print flat on the build plate
• Nozzle: 0.4mm (0.2mm recommended for finer text details)
• Layer Height: 0.12mm or 0.16mm for better definition
• Infill: 15% - 100% (100% gives it a nice heavy weight like a real coin)
• AMS / Color: Highly recommended to use Gold/Bronze for the base and Black for the relief to make the details pop. Ironing the top surface creates a smooth, metal-like finish
• Note from the Creator I am not a 3D printing professional, so if you fine-tune the print settings, you can achieve even better quality results than my photos
• How to use as a Transit Card If you plan to use this as a transportation card (like T-money in Korea):
• Print the internal card layers
• Disassemble your card and place the chip/antenna between the layers (or insert the card if designed that way)
• Tested in Busan: I have personally tested this on public transport in Busan, and it works perfectly!
• Caution: Please verify that the card scans correctly before you permanently glue or assemble the parts