Chaekgeori with dragon pattern curtains

[Chaekgeori with dragon pattern curtains (Does it look like I will become King?)]

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 Joseon, where books and learning were important. It is a picture that reflects their desire to cherish books and keep them close all the time.

Materials containing auspicious meanings were placed with books, adding the meaning of wishing for happiness.  

Peacock feathers, brushes, and scrolls contain the meaning of wishing for success in life, and fruits with many seeds such as watermelons, melons, cucumbers, eggplants, and pomegranates mean wishing for the prosperity of their descendants. Peach is a symbol of longevity.

The curtain covering the bookshelf was put in a dragon pattern, a symbol of the king. This chaekgeori is full of authority like a king and a positive symbol.