Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3327/25

Kkokdu (꼭두) or wooden figure of a general riding a horse. Carved from wood and painted. The general is depicted in long yellow robes with orange ties, and an ornate red with blue pattern on the front panels. The sleeves are orange, blue and then yellow at the cuff. He wears a small blue hat with rim and red pattern. The horse is black with white markings. Mounted on a wood dowel and base.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Korean
  • Material paint, pine wood
  • Measurements height 25.0 cm, width 5.5 cm, depth 15.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Man-Go-Dang Studio, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea
  • Received from Consulate General of the Republic of Korea

  • Made in Korea

  • Creation Date between 1957 and 1967
  • Ownership Date before November 6, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on November 6, 2018

  • Item Classes carvings & sculpture
  • Condition good
  • Current Location Case 77
  • Accession Number 3327/0025