modern marcel : vintage korean horse pendant necklace
A statement gold-toned chain with a vintage Korean 'mapae'-style medallion. A 20th-century reproduction inspired by the horse passes carried by Joseon officials, it references the credentials once used to requisition horses while travelling on official business. (The number of horses shown indicated how many horses the bearer was authorised to requisition.)
materials : gold-toned metal chain with S hook clasp, with a vintage Korean mapea horse medallion
chain length : 66cm
pendant : 4cm x 3.2cm
weight : 38g
Modern Marcel
Modern Marcel’s work is inspired by the beauty of the bygone and the promise of the future. By deconstructing vintage elements and incorporating contemporary design philosophies, jewellery by Modern Marcel bridges the space between past and present, creating original pieces with a chance to tell a new story.
made in Hobart