Highlights
Iron Tobacco Case with Silver Inlay
- Nationality/Period
Joseon Dynasty
- Materials
Metal - Iron
- Category
Housing - Daily Utensils - personal articles - smoking kit
- Dimensions
H. 6.7cm, W. 8cm, L. 11.2cm
- Accession Number
Gu 754
This box-shaped case was used to store tobacco leaves during the Joseon Period. It features the Ten Symbols of Longevity (i.e., deer, crane, and more) inlaid in silver. The Chinese character “壽,” which stands for longevity, and “福,” representing blessings, are inscribed in the middle of the lid.