Writing Desk
Joseon dynasty 19th Century
Height 32.3cm / Width 67.6cm / Depth 31.8cm
 
This writing desk known as a seoan was used for reading books or writing brief letters. The seoan was also used to designate seating for host and guest, who sat facing each other on opposite sides. This small desk, on which one could barely open a book, was very convenient to use in a relatively small room.
The upper drawers were used to keep frequently used small items, and the large lower drawer was used to store books, rolls of paper, letter paper, and stationery items.