Hat (Jeongjagwan)
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Object Label
In the Joseon period, men of the upper classes kept their heads covered all through the day, but they changed hats to suit the occasion. This type of cap, with its multiple peaks, was worn indoors by scholars. Far lighter and more comfortable than the wide-brimmed gat that noblemen wore in public, this type of erect hat was thought to mimic styles worn by Chinese scholars.
Caption
Korean. Hat (Jeongjagwan), 19th century. Horsehair, 6 11/16 x 12 5/8 x 9 13/16 in. (17 x 32 x 25 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X1142. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X1142_bw.jpg)
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Collection
Gallery
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Collection
Culture
Title
Hat (Jeongjagwan)
Date
19th century
Dynasty
Joseon Dynasty
Geography
Place made: Korea
Medium
Horsehair
Classification
Dimensions
6 11/16 x 12 5/8 x 9 13/16 in. (17 x 32 x 25 cm)
Credit Line
Brooklyn Museum Collection
Accession Number
X1142
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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Frequent Art Questions
The hat paired with Mountain Spirit, wow!
Yes. The connection is quite interesting. The hat is actually meant to resemble mountain peaks. The horsehair used to make the scholar's hat is also the same material the Mountain Spirit's hat is made of!
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