Civil Official Insignia
mid-late 19th century
This man's wedding robe, with hyungbae or a badge of rank on the chest, indicates a style of official robe for courtiers. Embroidery of a crane flying with a branch from the tree of eternal youth in its beak indicates the ranking for civil officials (in this example, the lower six out of nine levels)."
Damask with embroidery
7 3/8 x 6 3/4 in. (18.73 x 17.15 cm)
Overall h.: 16 in.
Overall w.: 13 1/2 in.
Korea Art Educational Association
57.104
Photo: National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, Republic of Korea