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Rank Badge of Civil Official with Double Cranes Design
UnknownKorea, 1815-1848
Sookmyung Women’s University Museum
Seoul, South Korea
Hyungbae refers to an insignia, or a mark, embroidered on the chest and back of a clothing to indicate the wearer’s rank. The symbol of each rank was determined based on class; the main symbols used were feathered animals for civil officials and furred animals for military officers.
Designated as National Folklore Cultural Heritage No. 121
Details
- Title: Rank Badge of Civil Official with Double Cranes Design
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: Korea, 1815-1848
- Location Created: Rep. of Korea
- Physical Dimensions: w20 x l20.8 ㎝
- Type: Embroidery
- Rights: Sookmyung Women's University Museum
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