Crown for the Royal Ceremonial Costume

late 1800s–early 1900s

Crown for the Royal Ceremonial Costume, late 1800s–early 1900s. Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910). Gilded paper, metal wire, and black silk; overall: 24.2 x 26.7 x 17.8 cm (9 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 7 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, General Income Fund 1918.551.e 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.