Belt and ornamental back-hanging drapery for male official
Place of OriginKorea
Date1880-1920
DynastyJoseon dynasty (1392–1910)
MaterialsSatin with embroidery
DimensionsH. 31 in x W. 28 1/2 in, H. 79.8 cm x W. 72.4 cm
Credit LineGift of Hok Pui and Sally Yu Leung in memory of their fathers Poon On Leung and Dr. Tin Wah Yu
Object numberF2012.6
DepartmentKorean Art
ClassificationsTextiles
On View
Not on viewThis belt and ornamental back-hanging drapery would be worn over a male official’s robe, as seen in this photograph. As a part of an official robe set, the drapery indicates the rank of the owner by its arrangement of motifs and colors. Eight cranes in four rows signified first- and second-ranked officers during the Joseon dynasty.
Subject
- crane
- swastika
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1870-1911
approx. 1875-1925
approx. 1700-1800
approx. 1800-1850
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1850-1911
approx. 1800-1911
approx. 1800-1868