Textile ArtsKorean19th-20th century

'Pojagi' (Decorative fabric in which to wrap a parcel or an offering of food)

late 19th-early 20th century

Classification

Textile Arts

Medium

Stitched fabric; cut pieces of indigo-dyed, tabby-weave linen, sewn together to form a square fabric; with two tie cords

Culture

Korean

Period

Chosŏn dynasty, 1392-1910

Century

19th-20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 93 x W. 87 cm (36 5/8 x 34 1/4 in.)

Provenance

[R-L Sneider Inc., New York, (by 2004)] sold; to Harvard University Art Museums, 2004.

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