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Hol, a hand-held table, was held by officials and used to record royal orders given by the king. Later, it became a ritual to carry hol. The materials used for the tablet differed according to the holder’s rank; ivory was used for first- to fourth-rank officials, and wood was for officials below fifth rank. It was used by Hwang Cheol (黃鐵, 1864-1930).

The Hand-held table with silk pouch

Details

  • Title: Hol, Hand-held tablet
  • Date Created: 1890/1910
  • Location Created: Korea
  • Physical Dimensions: L. 34 cm, W. 5 cm
  • Provenance: The Inaugural Exhibition Catalogue of The Chang Pudeok Memorial Gallery
  • Type: Ornament
  • Photographer: Jung-youp, HAN
  • Rights: The Chang Budeok Memorial Gallery of Ewha Womans University Museum
  • Medium: Ivory

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