Rank Badge for a Mid-level Government Official (known as "Hyumpae" meaning front and back)
Unknown
19th century
Medium
Silk, warp-float faced 7:1 satin damask weave; embroidered with silk and gilt-metal-strip-wrapped cotton in chain, knot, satin and stem stitches; couching and laid work
Dimensions
19 × 16.8 cm (7 1/2 × 6 5/8 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
150158
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...