Cleveland Museum of Art

Back Apron for the Royal Ceremonial Robe

Date: late 1800s–early 1900s
Medium: red pile weave, wool or silk, embroidered with silk (polychromatic); red silk, gauze weave; white silk, gauze weave; green silk fringe; metal ring embellishments
Culture: Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
Department: Textiles
Institution: Cleveland Museum of Art

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.

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