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Framed Royal Purple Wrapping Cloth with Peacocks
Rare Framed Royal Purple Silverware Wrapping Cloth with finely embroidered Peacocks (symbol of noble pride), Peacock Feather Eyes, Cranes (symbol of marital bliss), and Bats (symbol of good fortune). Purple was the state color of the Choson Dynasty and was restricted to use by the royal court only. This beautiful Kung Po (Royal Pojagi Wrapping Cloth) came from the household of Emperor Gojong. Frame: 25.25 x 21 inches, 64 x 53.5 cm; Pojagi: 16 x 16 inches, 40.5 x 40.5 cm.


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