Scholar's books and things (Chaekgeori)

"Chaekgeori (pronounced check-oh-ree) literally means “books and things.” Aside from tomes stacked on tomes on tomes, these massive paintings also featured writing tools, luxury goods from abroad, and gourmet delicacies, all neatly arranged."

Scholar's books and things (Chaekgeori) by Yi Eungrok (Korean, 1808-after 1874)
Screen with books and scholar's objects, late 19th-early 20th century, Joseon dynasty, Korea
“Chaekgeoli” (a celebration for finishing to study with textbooks) painted in a way of “minhwa”, Korean folk painting.

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