Ornament Item Number: 3171/4 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Woman's dress ornament. A single piece of dark purple cord is heavily knotted into three descending ‘t’ shaped patterns. Below, the cord is tied in such a way as to allow it to fall into eighteen long loops that are wrapped at top and bottom with gold metallic wire. The ends of the cord hang between these loops. A round, textured metal broach is attached above the ornament’s midpoint. At its centre sits a jade rose holding two small metal leaves. At the back of the brooch is a stick pin.
History Of Use
Worn by women, on the outside of a traditional garment.
Narrative
Donated by the Korean consul, to represent a woman's complete traditional costume: under garments, skirt, jacket, socks, shoes and norigae ornament (3171/4-10). A man's traditional outerwear costume was also part of the donation: pants, shirt and vest (3171/1-3).
Item History
- Made in Seoul, Korea during 2016
- Owned by Government of the Republic of Korea before May 30, 2016
- Received from Government of the Republic of Korea (Donor) on May 30, 2016
What
- Name
- Ornament
- Identification Number
- 3171/4
- Type of Item
- ornament
- Material
- synthetic fibre, metal and jade mineral
- Overall
- height 34.5 cm, width 11.5 cm, depth 1.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Korean
- Previous Owner
- Government of the Republic of Korea
- Received from
- Government of the Republic of Korea (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Seoul, Korea
When
- Creation Date
- during 2016
- Ownership Date
- before May 30, 2016
- Acquisition Date
- on May 30, 2016
Other
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 3171/0004