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Rings

UnknownKorea, 19th century

Sookmyung Women’s University Museum

Sookmyung Women’s University Museum
Seoul, South Korea

Also called as jihwan, the rings symbolize the unity of a man and a woman, or husband and wife. If a woman is widowed, she would put one ring onto the body of her husband, and the other on her jacket tie. These silver rings are decorated with the seven trasures(gold, silber, lapis, crystal, coral, agate, and pearl) and have bat and flower designs that symbolize prosperity and fortune.

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  • 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
Sookmyung Women’s University Museum

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