국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

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.