Geumgwan, Courtier's Ceremonial Hat

Geumgwan, meaning “golden crown,” was a type of yanggwan that was named for the gold plating used for the head circumference and rear, which were also decorated with vines, as well as the ornamental hairpin set across the headgear. Yanggwan refers to headgear designed with yang, or vertical lines, in the center of the headgear, with the number of lines representing the wearer’s rank. This particular gilt headgear, called oryanggwan, meaning yanggwan decorated with five vertical lines, was worn by first-rank government officials. It was worn by Hwang Cheol (黃鐵, 1864-1930).

The back view of the Courtier's Ceremonial Hat