A c. 1890
Korean illustration of a
litter (
gama in
Korean), a type of
human-powered transport, for the transport of persons. Gamas were primarily used by
royalty and government officials, or in traditional
weddings. Because of the difficulties posed by the mountainous terrain of the
Korean Peninsula and the lack of paved roads, gamas were preferred over wheeled vehicles.
Artist: Unknown; Restoration: Lise Broer