Chaekgeori with Seals and Chests

A seal is a tool that prints the names of individuals or organizations. It is an object that proves its responsibility and authority by stamping it on the documents of the public official. The seals representing the country were called [Guksae] in the Three Kingdoms period and Goryeo period, and [Oksae] in the Joseon Dynasty. There's a box for the very important and special seal. In Korea, calligraphy and painting are often stamped to prove their artwork. Chaekgeori ; Painting of Books and Scholars’ Accouterments, was popular from the late 18th century to the early 20th century and was enjoyed by people from all walks of life from kings to the common people, showing the culture of the Joseo...View all