These boxes were
formerly used to carry and protect scrolls. Messengers would use these boxes to deliver
important documents, which were written in Chinese characters, to their recipients. An
ideal present: Filled with a nice bottle of wine or champagne these scroll boxes have
become a bestseller in our present collection.
Janggo or janggu (hourglass drum): According to existing documents,
the jeongak janggo has been used since the Goryeo Dynasty. It has a wooden body and is widely used in both
Chinese and native music.
Samulnori is traditional instrumental music that has won
international acclaim. The term Samul means "four" while Nori means
to "play" or "perform;" hence the name Samulnori signifies a
performance using four instruments, namely, small and large gongs
made of bronze and leather, and double-headed hourglass and barrel
drums.
A
Mirror box (Vanity) is on display as well.
Dressing tables were often used in old Japan. They
must have had an important meaning in the life of women. They were used to store
combs, hairpins, powder and valuable oils. The mirror can be folded and
disappears entirely into the box.
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