Ornamental Dagger Set
1880 - 1910 (made)
| Place of origin |
This ornamental dagger was worn by women from the upper class, symbolising fidelity. Jade was trimmed into a hexagonal shape and decorated with grass and flower patterns in openwork design. A gilt ring and a pick are attached to the dagger.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | |
| Physical description | The set (in Korean, unjangdo) consists of a silver gilt knife with gilt mounts and a jade openwork-carved handle and sheath, and a silver-gilt tooth-pick. Colour: White, silver |
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| Summary | This ornamental dagger was worn by women from the upper class, symbolising fidelity. Jade was trimmed into a hexagonal shape and decorated with grass and flower patterns in openwork design. A gilt ring and a pick are attached to the dagger. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.16-1928 |
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| Record created | April 12, 2000 |
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