Ball; Choson dynasty (1392-1910); 19th century; Korea; Korea; Silk; shaped in twelve pentagonal; six hexagonal; and two circular motifs of satin; satin damask; twill; and plain weaves; some self-patterned; all embroidered with silk in knot; ribbed back stitched wheel; single; darned and padded satin; running; and whipped running stitches; pile formed from cut running stitches; padded with paper; laid work and couching; pieced with cotton in overcast stitches; underlaid with cotton; plain weave; padded; and filled with rattling element; Approx. diam. 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.)