Pouch
Pouch
1850-1900 (made)
1850-1900 (made)
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Traditional Korean dress, hanbok, does not have pockets, and a purse such as this one was both ornamental and functional. Used by women it is decorated with Buddhist and auspicious motifs embroidered in gold and silk thread. The character 'su', meaning 'long life', has been embroidered in gold above the central peony flower.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Satin silk, embroidered with silk and gold thread |
| Brief description | Gwijumeoni, a satin pouch, gold and silk embroidery, peony pattern, Korea, late Joseon dynasty, ca.1850-1900 |
| Physical description | Pouch of red silk satin, secured with decorative green knotted cord. It is decorated with multi-coloured embroidery of rocks, waves, peony flowers and the 'long life' character. Lined with dark blue silk damask (diaper pattern). This pouch carried small belongings when a woman was on an outing. Traditional costumes, or hanbok, do not have pockets, so separate pouches were necessary. This pouch has angular corners, but there are round-corner pouches as well. Used for keeping medicines, this pouch is covered in red on the outside and lined in blue on the inside. The outside is embroidered with lotuses, yeongji mushrooms, and waves, and a button and a green-coloured knot are attached to the folded part. |
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| Credit line | Given by Queen Mary |
| Object history | Registered File number 1924/5303. |
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| Summary | Traditional Korean dress, hanbok, does not have pockets, and a purse such as this one was both ornamental and functional. Used by women it is decorated with Buddhist and auspicious motifs embroidered in gold and silk thread. The character 'su', meaning 'long life', has been embroidered in gold above the central peony flower. |
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| Accession number | T.103-1924 |
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| Record created | February 3, 2000 |
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