Joseon folk painting the four nobles ones collage case

Sagunja is a painting of four plants: apricot, orchid, chrysanthemum, and bamboo.

This painting represents the wisdom of the ancestors who gave meaning to the plant.

The case was made by adding four colored mother-of-pearl patterns to this painting of the monk.

Maehwa (pink) : Flowers that bloom on the frozen ground in the middle of winter and give off a clear scent, which means the incision and perseverance of a scholar who protects his faith in adversity.

The scholars wrote the straight and clear character of the apricot flower and expressed their eagerness to Lim, who adored it with a single mind.

Maehwa also compared a beautiful woman with her pure appearance and scent.

Orchid (yellow) : Orchid, which spreads its scent alone in the deep mountains and makes its presence known, resembles the character of a scholar who spreads clean virtue.

It feeds on rain and dew, but it means that straight leaves, elegant petals, and scents are all flawless.

Chrysanthemum (blue) : It is a chrysanthemum that blooms in late autumn, overcoming the first cold and frost, not in spring and summer when other flowers are competing.

This resembled the image of a gentleman who did not compromise with the world and kept his noble dignity and incision.

The flower language of chrysanthemum is a symbol of sincerity, fidelity, nobility, truth, hospitality, and abundance.

Bamboo (green) : Only bamboo boasts green leaves even in the cold winter when the leaves of all plants have fallen.

He had an injustice that did not compromise against any temptation, a straight cut of a man, high dignity and strength.

Bamboo symbolized longevity, peace, prosperity, and balance because it has greatness and vitality by reaching high places stably without breaking even if it bends in the wind.