This portrait depicts the man who served as Korean prime minister in 1772. He wears a samo, the blac
This portrait depicts the man who served as Korean prime minister in 1772. He wears a samo, the black silk hat of a high-ranking court official, with its wing-like protrusions of woven horsehair. The artist has captured the pattern created when two layers of fine mesh overlap. Unlike the wide-brimmed hat worn by all members of the upper classes, the samo was reserved for the most important courtiers.Posted by Rebekah PollockPortrait of Chief Minister Han Ik-mo, last half of 18th century. Ink and light color on silk. Brooklyn Museum -- source link
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