Pendant with butterflies
(Daesamjaknorigae 대삼작 노리개)
(late 19th century)
Medium
silver, coral, jade, pearls, amber, feathers (kingfisher), silk (cord), semi-precious stones
Measurements
30.2 × 18.4 × 2.6 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Vivienne Fried, 2022
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.