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Court Costume of a Second Rank Chigimgwan

Unknown1900/1905

Sookmyung Women’s University Museum

Sookmyung Women’s University Museum
Seoul, South Korea

Worn by a second rank chigimgwan during the Daehan Empire, this court costume is decorated with a mugunghwa (rose of Sharon) pattern. Court officials would were this costume during official occasions such as meetings with the King or royal banquets. Mugunghwa was used as a symbol of the Daehan Empire.

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  • Title: Court Costume of a Second Rank Chigimgwan
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 1900/1905
  • Location Created: Rep. of Korea
  • Physical Dimensions: w43 x h94 ㎝
  • Type: Costume
  • Rights: Sookmyung Women's University Museum
Sookmyung Women’s University Museum

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