KOREAN

Pendant with three norigae jars
(Daesamjaknorigae 대삼작 노리개)
(late 19th century)

Medium

silver, semi-precious stones, silk cord

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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This daesamjaknorigae (ornamental pendant) comprises three silver pots or vases known as norigae, which are believed to possess the power to avert disaster and protect the wearer for the coming year. The three pieces are joined at the top by a clip in the shape of a butterfly, a common motif found in Korean women’s ornamentation that represents longevity and marital happiness.

Artwork Details

Medium

silver, semi-precious stones, silk cord

Measurements

35.5 × 16.5 × 2.0 cm

Place/s of Execution

Korea

Accession Number

2022.640

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 three norigae jars
(Daesamjaknorigae 대삼작 노리개)
(late 19th century)