Back Apron for the Royal Ceremonial Robe
1880–1920
- 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
- Dimensions
- Overall: 73 x 69.2 cm (28 3/4 x 27 1/4 in.)
- Genre
- garment
- Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Styles
Tags
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
About
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.