Korean House Charm: "Jakhodo"
Collection: Everyday Connections
Object Category: Charms and Talismans
Object Type: House Charms
Country: South Korea
Continent: Asia
Geographic Region: Eastern Asia
Materials: Paper
width: 10.75 in;
height: 14 in;
depth: .06 in
This painting of a tiger and magpie is called "jakhodo." The painting is believed to keep away evil influences. So, traditionally it is hung in the house in the first month of the lunar calendar.
The tiger is an important part of Korean mythology. The tiger is painted with a comic expression, to make the tiger seem friendly as a clever animal that can help humans as a messenger of the mountain deities. The magpie is shown in a dignified manner and supposed to represent the common people. The bird also is a harbinger of good news.
Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tigers_in_Korean_culture
https://tigermagpie.medium.com/korean-magpie-and-tiger-folk-paintings-d45f0022c093