Model

Toy

17649

From: Korea

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 17649
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Korean
Provenience Korea
Period Joseon Dynasty
Date Made 19th Century - 1895
Section Asian
Materials Wood
Iconography Carrying Frame
Description

A model of a carrying frame called a jige (Korean: 지게). It is about a foot high.A regular size example would be worn on the back and used to transport various types of goods.

Credit Line Gift of Dr. E. B. Landis, 1896

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