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Rank Badge of Civil Official with Double Cranes Design

UnknownKorea, 1815-1848

Sookmyung Women’s University Museum

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

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  • 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
Sookmyung Women’s University Museum

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