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Rings
UnknownKorea, 19th century
Sookmyung Women’s University Museum
Seoul, South Korea
Also called, jihwan, the twin rings symbolize the unity of man and woman, as well as husband and wife. When a woman was widowed, she put one onto the body of husband, and the other on her jacket tie. Jade or agate rings were worn in summer.
Details
- Title: Rings
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: Korea, 19th century
- Location Created: Rep. of Korea
- Physical Dimensions: d2.5~3.7 ㎝
- Type: Ornaments
- Rights: Sookmyung Women's University Museum
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