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Back Apron for the Royal Ceremonial Robe, late 1800s–early 1900s. red pile weave, wool or silk, embroidered with silk (polychromatic); red silk, gauze weave; white silk, gauze weave; green silk fringe; metal ring embellishments, Overall: 73 x 69.2 cm (28 3/4 x 27 1/4 in.). General Income Fund, 1918.551.d. CC0.
Back Apron for the Royal Ceremonial Robe
late 1800s–early 1900s
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Back Apron for the Royal Ceremonial Robe, late 1800s–early 1900s. Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910). Red pile weave, wool or silk, embroidered with silk (polychromatic); red silk, gauze weave; white silk, gauze weave; green silk fringe; metal ring embellishments; overall: 73 x 69.2 cm (28 3/4 x 27 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, General Income Fund 1918.551.d 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.
red pile weave, wool or silk, embroidered with silk (polychromatic); red silk, gauze weave; white silk, gauze weave; green silk fringe; metal ring embellishments