This screen incorporates eight separate paintings of ten symbolic elements related to longevity: cranes, deer, turtles, pine trees, rocks, red fungus, bamboo, water, clouds, and the sun. The combination of the ten symbols amplifies their power. It demonstrates the Korean embrace of features of Chinese Daoism and Confucianism, specifically the pursuit of longevity within the context of the natural world. In Korea, as in China, geomancy was practiced to harmonize the human presence in the world of nature. Geomantic principles determined the optimum placement of buildings or tombs to ensure protection, functionality, or success in another endeavor, for example. The screen, intended for use during a marriage ceremony, may have increased the likelihood of a successful union.