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 cm (28 3/4 x 27 1/4 in.). 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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Size: 3372px × 3400px
Photo credit: © CMA/BOT / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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