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."
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Scholar's books and things (Chaekgeori) by Yi Eungrok (Korean, 1808-after 1874) |
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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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