Royal Ceremonial Costume and Accessories

late 1800s-early 1900s

Royal Ceremonial Costume and Accessories, late 1800s-early 1900s. Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910). Gilded paper, wire, black silk; The Cleveland Museum of Art, General Income Fund 1918.551 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.