King's Official Robe

Jeon Nan-sooReplica

Sookmyung Women’s University Museum
Seoul, South Korea

This dragon robe was worn as a full dress uniform by the king while performing official duties. Made with yellow and red silk, this robe has five-clawed dragon emblems, which symbolizes the king. These emblems are embroidered with gold thread on the chest, back, and both shoulders of the robe.

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Title: King's Official Robe
Creator: Jeon Nan-soo
Date Created: Replica
Location Created: Rep. of Korea
Physical Dimensions: w198 x h127 ㎝
Type: Costume
Rights: Sookmyung Women's University Museum

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