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Skirt for the Royal Ceremonial Costume
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Skirt for the Royal Ceremonial Costume

late 1800s–early 1900s · red and black silk, gauze weave, with white silk satin waistband and ties

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

This is a set of royal ceremonial robe and accessories worn by a high-ranking court official for attending special state ceremonies. The set consists of an inner coat, an outer coat, a skirt, a back apron, a crown, a pair of jade tassels, a tablet, and a belt.

Cleveland Museum of Art’s own description
Credit lineSkirt for the Royal Ceremonial Costume (상 (裳)), late 1800s–early 1900s. Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910). Red and black silk, gauze weave, with white silk satin waistband and ties; overall: 81.9 x 88.9 cm (32 1/4 x 35 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, General Income Fund, 1918.551.c

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