Manhole covers in Seoul

Registration No. 3788765591

Pauline KangThe main feature of this manhole cover is a lively monkey holding a wooden barrel against a green background. The barrel is engraved with a blue emblem featuring a wave pattern, and the surrounding Chinese characters, such as “Drainage” and “Tsingtao Beer Street,” are clearly legible. This is an important philological specimen reflecting the cultural identity of a specific region and is worthy of close analysis according to our institute’s classification system.

Registration No. 3757245858

Pauline KangThe central medallion of this specimen features a detailed relief of a traditional Korean turtle ship, rendered in a striking bronze-like finish, set against a background of stylized blue waves. This maritime theme is further emphasized by the surrounding ring of undulating blue patterns, signifying water. Inscriptions in Korean script are prominently displayed at the top and bottom, identifying the utility and the municipal origin of this distinctive specimen, a testament to regional pride as documented by the Institut Lidologie.