#154 Korean Rank Badge

Clothing/Dress/Costume

MMN Estate Inventory

Entry/Object ID

154 Chinese

Description

Korean military rank badge (hyungbae), mid-19th century, featuring a stylized mythical creature resembling a haetae (haechi), embroidered in shades of blue, green, red, and cream against a dark silk ground. The creature is depicted standing upon a rocky pedestal above stylized waves, surrounded by densely embroidered blue and white cloud scrolls and a red sun disc. The composition incorporates finely detailed silk embroidery, with the animal's scaled body, elaborate mane, and curling tail rendered in contrasting colors. A vertical center opening indicates its placement on the front of an official's robe. Traditionally associated with high-ranking military officials of the Joseon court.

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Amount Paid

$700.00

Date

Jun 29, 1993

Acquired From

Jon Eric Riis

Name/Title

#154 Korean Rank Badge