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Metal being malleable, it was used for making daily objects from early on because it can be struck into any shape and the surface may be decorated with any pattern. In Joseon Dynasty, brass which is an alloy of copper and zinc became popular in Anseong. Brass was used mainly in winter season to keep things warm, for meals and memorial services in palaces and nobilities’ homes. For tea ceremonies in royal palaces, silver tea cups and kettles were used, and high society women including the ladies in the royal palaces used silver toiletry containers. During the Daehan Empire (1897~1910) period, royal family-sponsored Lee Wang-jik Artwork Workshop was established, producing dishes engraved with plum flower patterns (the royal coat of arms) or Lee Wang-jik.
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The box contained face powder. Grain and seeds of afternoon lady were ground to fine powder, to which water was added before applying to the face. The lid has plated pear blossom pattern in the middle, which is surrounded by the phoenix and peony in an orderly manner, and the bottom of the box is formed into beautiful legs using openwork design. |
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The box contained cosmetic powder. The lid has pear blossom patterns representing the royalty of the Greater Korean Empire on top, and on the side is the engraving indicating that Empress Min gave this as a present to the daughter-in-law of Seokchon-Gong Min Hyo-sik(born in 1854 and died in 1929). The lid has the bat design colored in cloisonne. |
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These are brass ewers. Brassware is divided into either Bangjja brassware which is hammered into shape or one that is cast. The ewers in the illustration are the second type. The ewer on the left has smart-looking mouth and handle, and the one on the right seems to have been used for hot liquids since the mouth has a flap and the handle could be hung. |
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The cup was used in tea ceremonies at the palace. Tea culture in Joseon Dynasty did not flourish as much as in Goryeo, but the royal court, the literary circle and monks carried forth the tradition. |
| Palatial tea ceremonies were held to greet envoys from abroad, and for funeral or religious ceremonies. This relic is worthy of note because the same type of cup with the eternal youth herb-shaped handles on either side and perched on a wide stand is found in the Royal Court Relics of the National Palace Museum of Korea. |
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This was used during tea ceremonies at the palace. Tea leaves were placed inside onto which boiled water was poured to brew tea. On the container box is written the words 'white silver tea utensils'. This kettle is simple in style, the jade tip of the lid adds a luxurioustouch, and on the bottom are engraved the words 'pure silver' and 'beauty'. |
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This vase was used in the palace to put flowers in. The vase and the vase container are both extant. On the body are engraved a building on a hill, lake, trees, and swimming ducks in a picturesque manner. On the bottom are engraved the words 'pure silver' and 'beauty', and these are marks left by Lee Wangjik Artwork Workshop where it was manufactured. |
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