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Back Apron for the Royal Ceremonial Robe — Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)

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Written by: Nikolai RomanoContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Carpets & Textiles · Catalogue no. 32512
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)

Back Apron for the Royal Ceremonial Robe

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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This is a set of royal ceremonial robe and accessories worn by a high-ranking court official for attending special state ceremonies. The set consists of an inner coat, an outer coat, a skirt, a back apron, a crown, a pair of jade tassels, a tablet, and a belt.

Artist / MakerKorea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
Datelate 1800s–early 1900s
Culture / OriginKorea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
Mediumred pile weave, wool or silk, embroidered with silk (polychromatic); red silk, gauze weave; white silk, gauze weave; green silk fringe; metal ring embellishments
DimensionsOverall: 73 x 69.2 cm (28 3/4 x 27 1/4 in.)
DepartmentTextiles
TypeGarment
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.

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