Belt ornament

Description

Belt ornament of carved wood depicting a pair of cranes amongst pine trees, signifying use for Civil Officials of the first to third ranks, for attachment to an official's waistband (gakdae): Korea, Joseon Dynasty, late 19th century AD

Museum reference

A.1907.693.17

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Belt ornament

Production information

Korea, East Asia

Date

Late 19th century

Style / Culture

Joseon Dynasty, Korean

Materials

Wood, Ox horn

Physical description

Carved wood

Exhibitions

• Looking East: The Lady Ivy Wu Gallery (29 Jul 2011 - 08 Jun 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland