Gwanja
Hat Accessory
2022
2022
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A pair of small, circular gwanja hat accessories, carved from high-quality Korean nephrite jade with a soft, milky white hue and subtle green translucency. The pieces have a smooth, polished surface with a central hole, allowing them to be securely fastened.
Traditionally sewn onto the maeonggeon (a headband worn under the gat, a traditional horsehair hat), they are positioned on both sides above the ear line to help stabilise the gat on the wearer’s head.
Traditionally sewn onto the maeonggeon (a headband worn under the gat, a traditional horsehair hat), they are positioned on both sides above the ear line to help stabilise the gat on the wearer’s head.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Gwanja (alternative title) |
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| Brief description | A pair of jade side accessories for a hat, Gwanja, by Eom Ik-pyeong, 2022 |
| Physical description | A pair of small, circular gwanja hat accessories, carved from high-quality Korean nephrite jade with a soft, milky white hue and subtle green translucency. The pieces have a smooth, polished surface with a central hole, allowing them to be securely fastened. Traditionally sewn onto the maeonggeon (a headband worn under the gat, a traditional horsehair hat), they are positioned on both sides above the ear line to help stabilise the gat on the wearer’s head. |
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| Credit line | Given by Eom Ik-pyeong |
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| Accession number | FE.19:1,2-2025 |
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| Record created | January 23, 2025 |
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