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).

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• Type of Item ornament
• Culture Korean
• Material synthetic fibre, metal, jade mineral
• Measurements height 34.5 cm, width 11.5 cm, depth 1.5 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Government of the Republic of Korea
• Received from Government of the Republic of Korea

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• Made in Seoul

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• Creation Date during 2016
• Ownership Date before May 30, 2016
• Acquisition Date on May 30, 2016

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• Condition excellent
• Accession Number 3171/0004