이화여자대학교박물관

Soban, or small dining tables, at which people sit and dine on the floor, were used throughout Korean history by kings and common people alike, and, until quite recently, were a customary part of Korean dining customs. The Ewha Womans University Museum displayed 70 tables from the late Joseon dynasty (late 19th century to early 20th century). The table exhibition was arranged according to material, shape, use, and regional distinctions in order to help viewers understand the historical flow of Korean dining tables. Moreover, illustrations explaining the name and structure of each part were provided, and a few other pieces of woodwork used in the kitchen, such as a rice chest, cupboard, and sideboard were also displayed.