Flowers and BirdsIn embroidery (detail), Joseon dynasty, 19th - 20th century
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
January 17, 2017 (Tue) - April 9, 2017 (Sun)
This part features furnishings, costumes, and accessories from Korea in the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910). While the costumes, furniture, tableware, and stationery each possessed individual beauty, their appeal was enhanced by their placement in living spaces.
Current exhibit includes:
Flowers and Birds, In embroidery, Joseon dynasty, 19th - 20th century
Daenggi Hair Accessory, Character for luck and plum blossom diagonal patterns in lappet weave and stamped gold on red ground, Joseon dynasty, 19th - 20th century
Wonsam Formal Dress for Women, Floral arabesque patterns on figured gauze, Joseon dynasty, 19th - 20th century
Box, Peony arabesque design in mother of pearl inlay, Joseon dynasty, 17th century (Gift of Mrs. Yamamoto Haruko)