Rank Badge with a Pair of Cranes, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910), late 19th century, Korea, Silk embroidery on silk satin damask, Overall: 8 1/4 x 7 1/2 in. (21 x 19.1 cm), Textiles-Embroidered, In 1454, the court of the Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) adopted a system of insignia of rank for civil and military officials based on that of China's Ming dynasty (1368–1644). Square badges of embroidered birds and animals on silk were worn on the front (hyung) and back (bae) of official costumes
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Rank Badge, Pair, Cranes, Joseon dynasty, 1392–1910, late 19th century, Korea, Silk embroidery, silk satin damask, Overall, 8 1/4 x 7 1/2, 21 19.1 cm, Textiles-Embroidered, 1454, court, adopted, system, insignia, rank, civil, military officials, based, China, Ming 1368–1644, Square badges, embroidered birds, animals, silk, worn, front, hyung, back, bae, official costumes
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