KOREAN

Pendant with butterflies
(Daesamjaknorigae 대삼작 노리개)
(late 19th century)

Medium

silver, coral, jade, pearls, amber, feathers (kingfisher), silk (cord), semi-precious stones

Credit Line: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Vivienne Fried, 2022
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Gallery location: Level 1, NGV International

About this work

Daesamjaknorigae are the largest and most elaborate ornaments worn with ceremonial robes. Displaying precious materials and the finest Korean jewellery artisanship, they are considered the most important part of women’s costume adornment and are essential to complete an ensemble of royal costume. Consisting of three parts, this work features amber carved in the shape of a fingered citron, a pair of butterflies and cluster of coral branches.

Artwork Details

Medium

silver, coral, jade, pearls, amber, feathers (kingfisher), silk (cord), semi-precious stones

Measurements

30.2 × 18.4 × 2.6 cm

Place/s of Execution

Korea

Accession Number

2022.639

Department

Asian Art

Credit Line

National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Vivienne Fried, 2022

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Gallery location

Level 1, NGV International

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Pendant with butterflies
(Daesamjaknorigae 대삼작 노리개)
(late 19th century)