Civil Official Insignia
Datemid-late 19th century
Maker
Korean
Label TextThis 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)."
Object number57.104
Photo CreditPhoto: National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, Republic of Korea
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Korean Sensibilities: The Colors of Life", September 17, 2002 - December 5, 2005Published References"Korean Art Collection in the Seattle Art Museum, U.S.A." Tajaon Kwangyaoksi: Kungnip Munhwaja Yaonguso, 2015, pg. 153.Credit LineKorea Art Educational Association
Dimensions7 3/8 x 6 3/4 in. (18.73 x 17.15 cm)
Overall h.: 16 in.
Overall w.: 13 1/2 in.
MediumDamask with embroidery
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