ANTIQUE FURNITURE COLLECTIONS IN KOREA – GYEONGGI PROVINCE

MUSEUMS WITH KOREAN ANTIQUE FURNITURE IN GYEONGGI PROVINCE.

HO-AM ART MUSEUM. SEOUL.

Ho-Am Art Museum opened on April 22, 1982 and this private museum was founded as the permanent home of the Korean traditional works of art collected over a period of about three decades by Lee Byung-Chull, the founder of the Samsung Group, whose pseudonym was Ho-am.

LINK: Ho-Am Museum.

This three-tiered cabinet has wide front panels and a deep interior, making it easy to insert, store, and remove many large blankets or pieces of clothing. Each section of the compartmentalized front panels is gently rounded and coated with red lacquer to accentuate the grain of the wood. The frames, top panel, and openings are decorated with hinges, locks, and metal fittings, exemplifying the elegant taste of Joseon women.
Bamboo Paper Bin 竹製紙筒
Joseon Dynasty, 19th century.
H 16.2cm, D 19.0cm (mouth), 16.2cm (base).
Used to store rolls of paper, short paper bins could be set atop a document chest or bookcase. This one is made from seven halved stalks of bamboo, which were joined together in the shape of a flower.
Clothing Chest
Joseon Dynasty, 18th century.
This clothing chest is also known as “Mandarin Duck Chest”since its two sets of harmoniously installed doors resemble couples of mandarin ducks, which are symbols of a loving couple. In general, the compartments with hinged doors were used for valuables and the lower part was for books, clothes or stationary items.
Inkstone Table 硯床
The body of this inkstone table is wood, but the outer layer is bamboo. Symbolizing the noble integrity of the literati, bamboo was a popular material for wood furniture.
Joseon Dynasty, 19th century. H 29.3cm, W 45.8×28.3cm.
Tray-Table 朱漆雲龍文虎足盤
Joseon Dynasty, 19th century, H 32.7cm, W 45.7cm.
This tray-table is coated with both red and black lacquer, a style that was reserved exclusively for the Joseon royal court
This is a small one-legged dining table. It is assumed that this kind of one-legged dining table was used for a single dish with fruits or a bowl of herbal medicine fluid. Its foot is in the form of a turtle, and the leg is adorned with lotus flower and leaf sculptures. The surface of the top is decorated with mother-of-pearl designs of the patterns of lotus flowers, fish, and turtles. 19th century.

THE LOCK MUSEUM IN SEOUL – 쇳대박물관

The Lock Museum at 100 Ihwajang-gil, Daehakro, Jongno-gu, Seoul.
This museum houses a private collection of handmade metal works.

The Lock Museum displays antique locks, keys, and furniture from Korea and other parts of the world. The museum that opened in 2003 features over 4,000 different types of locks.

Locks are practical and functional in protecting gates and the contents of chests and other furniture. The beauty of the design of these antique Korean locks features characteristics of traditional art and are an important part of the cultural heritage of Korea.

Link: Seung Hyo-sang’s Iron Museum

HORIM MUSEUM, SEOUL

Horim Museum is a museum in Seoul, South Korea. The museum was founded by Yun Jang-seob who after setting up the Sungbo Cultural Foundation in July 1981 to purchase antiquities, established the Horim Museum in October 1982 at Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu by leasing one floor of a building.

Link: Horim Museum.

Paper box. Joseon 19th century. H. 12,9cm, W. 23,7cm, D. 12,6cm.
It is a paper box made of wood and decorated with cut out paper. 
The main material used was pine. 
The body was joined together by weaving and wooden pegs were driven in. 
Noodle-shaped grippers were attached to each corner. 
A round padlock without any special decorations was attached to the front. 
On the back, there are two hinges shaped like medicinal fruits. 
The pattern is heavily decorated with the character “卍”, which means good luck. 
The contrast between the red background and the black pattern creates a dignified feeling even though it is small in size. 
Bandaji, Ganghwa area. 19th century.
H. 97,8cm, W. 99cm, D. 48,5cm.
Bandaji. Ganghwa area. 19th century.
H. 79,5cm, W. 96cm, D. 51cm.
Bandaji. Pakchon area, Pyongan Do province. 19th century, H. 80cm, W. 98cm, D. 48,2cm.
Bookchest. Jeolla Do province. 19th century. H. 77,7cm, W. 95cm, D. 39,5cm.

SEOUL MUSEUM OF CRAFT ART.

LINK: SeMoCa

Photos left & right. Large book chest.
Red and black lacquer on wood. H. 176cm, W. 106cm, D. 51,5cm. Previously in the Royal Palace collection.
Bandaji. Zelkova wood, iron fittings.
Yangsan area, Gyeongsang Do province.
H. 71cm, W. 95,7cm, D. 45,2cm.
Book chest. Pine wood, iron fittings.
H. 73,3cm, W. 96cm, D. 36,9cm.
Kitchen chest. Zelkova and pine. 19th century. Gangwon province. H. 73,5cm, W. 81cm, D. 37cm.
Three level bandaji. Pine and paulownia woods, iron fittings.
H. 127,5cm, W. 77,5cm, D. 41,5cm.
Tree level clothing chest. H. 167,7cm, W. 107,7cm, D. 55cm.
Safe. H. 39,3cm, W. 54,8cm, D. 32,2cm.
Wooden box used to store inkstones and valuables.
H. 20cm, W. 33,1cm, D. 17,5cm.
Wooden box with white brass fittings.
H. 22cm, W. 68,5cm, D. 37,8cm.
Two-level book chest. Pine wood, yellow brass fittings. H 114,3cm, W. 114cm, D. 38,5cm.
Korean single level bookchest. H. 62cm, W. 106cm, D. 38,5cm.
19th century.
Nong. Contemporary. Jeong Byeong-Ho. 1994..
H. 117cm, W. 63cm, D. 41cm.
Uigori Jang, Wardrobe. Paulownia wood, white brass fittings.
Late 19th century – early 20th century.
H. 149,6cm, W. 78,8cm, D. 33,8cm.
Uigori Jang, Wardrobe. Persimmon & paulownia wood, white brass fittings. 20th century.
H. 163,5cm, W. 83,5cm, D. 52cm.
Two-level clothing chest. H. 119,5cm, W. 97,2cm, D. 46,6cm.
Kitchen cupboard. Pine & zelkova woods.
H. 117,5cm, W. 100cm, D. 47cm.
Two-level book chest. Pine wood, iron fittings.
H. 119,5cm, W. 115,5cm, D. 36,5cm.
Nong. Paulownia wood, Yellow brass fittings.
H. 116,5cm, W. 77cm, D. 37cm.
Four-level cabinet. Pine and paulownia woods, yellow brass fittings. H. 156cm, W. 83,5cm, D. 44cm.
Four level cabinet. Late 19th century to early 20th century. Pine and elm wood, yellow brass fittings. H. 149,6cm, W. 98,5cm, D. 44cm.
Haejuban. H. 27,3cm, W. 46,3cm, D. 34,5cm.
This small table is made in Haeju, Hwanghae province.
Tongyeong Soban. H. 36,6cm, W. 49,3cm, D. 27cm.
Soban – Dining tray. H. 38,3cm, Diameter: 61,2cm.
Inkstone box. Zelkova and paulownia.
H. 25,9cm, W. 38,1cm, D. 26cm.
Gyeongsang – Desk. Pine wood. H. 34,5cm, W. 70,5cm, D. 29cm.
Gyeongsang – Desk. H. 40cm, W. 80,5cm, D. 33,5cm.
Stationary chest – Mungap. Zelkova and paulownia woods, yellow brass fittings. H. 43cm, W. 91,6cm, D. 33,5cm.
Small desk. Soen. H. 33cm, W. 66cm, D. 28,5cm.
Red lacquer comb box. 20th century. H. 27cm, W. 18cm, D. 23cm
Safe. Elm wood, yellow brass fittings Joseon dynasty.
H. 51,3cm, W. 61,2cm, D. 36cm.
Inkstone box. Vermilion lacquer on wood, Japanese occupation period. H. 5,3cm, W. 23,1, D. 17cm.
Inkstone box with bottom drawer. Early 20th century.
H. 21,8cm, W. 35,3cm, D. 20cm.
Box with ox-horn ornament. Bones, horn and shell. Joseon dynasty.
Lacquered box inlay with mother of pearl. Joseon dynasty. Longevity design.
Lacquered box inlay with mother of pearl. Joseon dynasty. Longevity design.
Medicine cabinet. Zelkova and paulownia woods, yellow brass fittings. Gyeongii province. Late Joseon dynasty. 19th century.
H. 148,5cm, W. 98,2cm, D. 29cm.
Sung Sun I Bandaji. Pine wood iron & paper cut decoration.
19th century. Pakchon area, Pyongan province.
H. 82cm, W. 87cm, D. 40,5cm.
Ganghwa Bandaji. 19th century. H. 84,7cm, W. 96,8cm, D. 48cm.
Bandaji. H. 64cm, W. 97,5cm, D. 38,5cm.
Bandaji. H. 64cm, W. 97,5cm, D. 38,5cm.
Bandaji. Naju area. Jeolla province. H. 72cm, W. 96cm, D. 37cm.
Two level bookchest. Zelkova & pine woods, yellow brass fittings. Joseon dynasty. H. 94,3cm, W. 98,9cm, D. 37,5cm.
This is a five-tiered cabinet consisting of a bandaji type chest with a hinged front flap on the first tier, with additional cabinets stacked above it. The third and fourth tiers contain mirrors. The nickel and the fittings decorations are splendidly executed.
Early 20th century, Japanese occupation.

GYEONGGI PROVINCIAL MUSEUM.

Gyeonggi Provincial Museum has six permanent exhibition spaces and one special exhibition space. Permanent exhibition halls include a hall of Gyeonggi-do history, as well as halls for archaeology, art, documentary materials, folk customs, and a hall for donated relics. Each exhibition space describes the history and culture of Korea, including Gyeonggi-do, through a variety of artifacts, including porcelain, literature, costumes excavated from ancient tombs, calligraphic paintings, and folk crafts. 

Link: Gyeonggi Province Museum.

In the style of Baekgol Soban, the entire soban, made of pine, was painted with vermilion. The top plate has 12 angles, resembling a Hojokban (虎足盤). The top plate is adorned with two phoenixes, their wings outstretched. Surrounding the beacon fire and the frame, it is finished with two twisted copper wires and a Taegeuk pattern crafted from fish skin. On the lower side of the top plate, a floral pattern was placed, along with a Taegeuk pattern made from fish skin and a Bagua pattern. This piece dates back to the late 19th century, with dimensions of H 41,4 cm and a diameter of 65 cm.

It is an octagonal pencil case in which Hongsong is painted. 
The rim was added with ivory and was fixed with 16 bamboo nails. 
Dragons, haetae, turtles, and giraffes were prominently decorated on the body, and clouds, flowers, grass, and rocks were arranged around the body. 
The lower part was separately made of wood and fixed with 8 bamboo nails. 
It is a work that shows bright colors and sophisticated workmanship. 19th century,
H. 13,3cm, Diameter. 13,5cm
Box. 19th century. H. 15cm, W. 22,7cm
Left and right. As Hongsong was decorated with a flower angle, patterns such as animals, birds, trees, and flowers were arranged in a variety of ways. 
The lid is divided into four parts and decorated with a phoenix and a crane facing each other diagonally. 
The body is divided into 12 parts and patterns are put in, and the front extension is made of tin feldspar. 
The inside is covered with paper, there is a lid, and the angles of the four corners are preserved.
Bandaji. Pine wood, white brass fittings. Gaesong style Gyeonggi province.
Yak Jang – Medicine cabinet. Joseon Dynasty 19th century
Pine, paulownia and elm wood. H. 162cm, W. 108cm.
The shape of the outer thread under the top plate and the base plate at the bottom of the medicine cabinet, wind hole, foot tube, and foot stand show the characteristics of the Gyeonggi medicine chest. 
The aggregate and top plate are made of pine, and paulownia wood is used for the side panels, back plate and inside of drawers. 
In the middle of the left and right side panels, two concave irons were placed, and the irons of the rear panels were treated with a straight line. 
Overall, it is a two-tier structure, and at the bottom, a door plate was made like a wardrobe, and four drawers were separately placed in it. 
In particular, all the handles of the drawers are decorated with abalone shells, which is very luxurious. 
Judging from its sophisticated elegance, it is presumed to be for the royal court.
Two level chest. Joseon Dynasty, 19th century.
H. 113cm, W. 81 cm. The pillars and aggregate are made of cedar wood, the inside of the drawer is made of zelkova wood, and the side panels and back plate are made of pine. 
Two drawers were made under the top plate, and a metal box was placed under the upper and lower door plates. 
The handle of the drawer is in the shape of a bat, and the circular hinge is attached with feldspar brass. 
The ear ornaments on the front are decorated with the Chinese character 卍 and the herb of immortality on the two ears of the top plate and the middle and lower parts. 
Both the front and side of the legs had bat blood.
Wardrobe. Joseon Dynasty, 19th century.
As a wardrobe that shows the characteristics of Seoul and Gyeonggi-do, it took the style of adding iron wood to the bottom of the door plate. 
The side panels are paulownia wood, the pillars are pear wood, the back panel is pine wood, and the fittings are made of brass. 
A middle barrier was placed at the bottom of the upper door plate, and four rooms were installed in three places, top, middle, and bottom, and long horizontal timbers were installed. 
Bamboo is engraved on the upper door panel, and the phrase ‘回烘春色成和气風弄花香作瑞烟’ is written between them, and on the lower door panel, ‘出連城重’
Small cabinet. Joseon Dynasty, 19th century.
H. 91cm, W. 48cm. Fine hemp was applied to the pine tree, and black lacquer was applied on it, and daemo, fish skin, mother-of-pearl, etc. were splendidly decorated. 
At the lower part of the front and on the side, a scene of two dragons fighting over Yeouiju in a clouded sky is placed, and grass and insect patterns are decorated in a balanced manner in between. 
Others decorated grass and insect patterns with mother-of-pearl on top of black lacquer. 
Considering its elegance and sophistication, it is presumed to be for the royal court.
Three level chest. Late Joseon period. Japanese occupation.
Soban. Joseon Dynasty Early 19th century
H. 34,5cm, Diameter. 68,6cm. It is a noble family class with the shape of a typical royal court table. 
The top board was made by attaching two boards in a circle and painted with vivid vermilion paint, and the back side of the board was painted black
Document box. Joseon Dynasty 19th century
H. 26,5cm, W. 75cm, D. 40,3 cm. It is a box decorated with mother-of-pearl and black lacquer in Hongsong. 
Mother-of-pearl is decorated on the lid and all four sides except for the bottom
Document box.
Ancestor shrine.
Hat box. Paulownia wood.
Comb box. Lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlay.
Chair. Joseon Dynasty 1668 (10th year of King Hyeonjong)
 Chair: H. 91cm, Cane: 190cm, Treasure No. 930.
This is a gift bestowed by Hyeonjong to Yeongjungchubusa (領中樞府事) Lee Gyeong-seok (1595-1671). 
A large ark of this size follows the precedent in which the king bestowed a chair, staff, or palanquin upon a minister over 70 years of age who wished to resign from the government post. 
The ark can be unfolded as needed, and the seat is woven in an X shape by twisting twine. 
The godae that leans on the back is a stump, and the surface of the backrest is covered with birch bark. 
All of the canes have four points, and the part that touches the ground is decorated with square iron. 
In particular, the head of the joduhyeong cane is fitted with a carved duck, and a small sprinkler is attached to the end. 
The cane with the sprinkler attached not only functions as a practical farming tool, but also symbolizes a head basketball that is authoritative enough to be bestowed on high-ranking officials.

SEOUL MUSEUM OF HISTORY.

The Seoul Museum of History (Korean: 서울역사박물관) is a history museum located at Sinmunno 1-ga, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea.
Ganghwa Bandaji
H. 76,4cm, W. 95,8cm, D. 49,2cm. This chest is woven with dowels to give it a solid feel. 
The front of the lock is in the shape of a gourd with the character ‘卍 (man)’ pierced through it, and the belly button decoration is also in the shape of ‘卍 (man)’. 
Each corner has a burnt ear ornament.
Bandaji. Zelkova wood, iron and yellow brass fittings.
H. 78,5cm, W. 86,5cm, D. 42,6cm.
Pyeongsang, Korean day bed.
H. 44cm, W. 206cm, D. 106cm. Pyeongsang is a piece of furniture for sitting or lying down. 
There is a bed placed in a room for sleeping and a garden floor placed in a yard or yard for people to sit or sit on. 
During the Joseon Dynasty, it was widely used in royal palaces and houses of grandparents.
Document box
H. 11,7cm, W. 60cm, D. 39cm. Paulownia wood, yellow brass fittings. Because of its small size, it was often used on top of other furniture and was also used for decoration.
Bookshelf. Dark stain on red pine wood, iron fittings. One long drawer on the top.
H. 90,5cm, W. 98cm, D. 44cm.
Comb box. H. 17,9cm,  W. 27,7cm, D. 29cm.
Small rectangular wooden box used to store small accessories. often used by the groom’s side at the time of marriage to send it to the bride’s side with a chaedan (skirt and jeogori) and wedding paper.
H. 13,8cm, W. 44,6cm, D. 14cm.
Small rectangular wooden box.
Same usage as the previous item.
H. 14 cm, W. 51,8cm, D. 15,1cm 
Mother-of-pearl box
H. 28,2 cm, W. 49cm, D. 28cm. This mother-of-pearl box is decorated with bamboo, pine, plum, and peach blossoms. 
On the back side, the character ‘壽’ is engraved.

Wooden box.  
H. 29,9cm, W. 22,5cm, D. 23,6cm.
Red lacquer jewelry & comb box with yellow brass fittings.
H. 26cm, W. 24,2cm, D. 45cm.  
Four-level Bookcase
H. 189cm, W. 85,7cm, D. 47,4cm.
This bookcase is made of elm and paulownia wood. 
With a four-story structure, the storage space can be opened and closed by attaching doors on both sides. 
 
Three level bookshelf. Elm & paulownia wood, yellow brass fittings. H. 161cm, W 55cm, D. 44,2cm.
Small desk. Gyeongsang 경상.
H. 31,1cm, W. 72,2cm, D. 31,9cm.
Small desk Gyeongsang 경상.
H. 26,5 cm, W. 59,2cm, D. 28,5cm.
A shelf or drawer was attached under the top plate, and a straight and flat top plate was regarded as high class.
This Seoan has a scroll panel on both sides, with drawers with engraved Yeouidu pattern.
Coin chest. Red pine wood, iron fittings.
H. 42cm, W. 88cm, D. 41,5cm.
Coin chest. Pine wood, iron fittings
H. 24cm, W. 50cm, D. 27cm.
Three level Kitchen cabinet with open space and a closed middle section with lattice doors. H. 149,2cm, W. 97cm, D. 44,5cm.
Three level clothing cabinet “Jang”.
H. 166cm, W. 101,6cm, D. 50,2cm.
Seoan.
H. 36,1cm, W. 135,3cm, D. 40,3cm.
Seoan is a small furniture used for reading books. 
According to the place and purpose, a short one is used for reading and a long one is used for writing on a scroll. 
This Seoan has a simple form without any decorations
There are four drawers, each with a copper plate and a ring attached to it, making it easy to open and close.
Mungap
H. 30,6cm, W. 67,8cm, D. 29cm.
Mungap is a stationery chest used to store important documents.
Made of paulownia wood, its legs are rolled inward.
 
Ssangmungap.
H. 32,7cm, W. 206cm, D. 29,8cm.
Mungap is a low cabinet used to store various for stationery and documents. Bamboo with paulownia wood.
Mungap
H. 35,7cm. W. 84,4cm, D. 30,8cm.
Mungap is an abbreviation for stationery. 
This small chest has 8 inner drawers in three stages, and the positions are indicated by writing ‘left’, ‘middle’, and ‘right’ in ink on the inner bottom of the drawer, and there is no drawer in the center.  
The door is made of three plates and has a round metal lock in the center.
Mother-of-pearl black lacquerware.
H. 28,6cm, W. 42,3cm, D. 28,2cm.
Table for storing inkstones with a bottom drawer where brushes and paper were stored.
Yeonsang is a piece of stationery furniture that is used to store stationery.
H. 26cm, W. 45cm, D. 24,2cm.
“Gobi”. Wooden hanging letter rack. ​​
H. 69.6cm, W. 13,3cm, D. 6,7cm.
“Gobi” is the korean name for a wooden hanging letter rack. This item was used to insert and store letters or simple paper rolls. ​​H. 65,3cm, W. 16,4cm, D. 6,2cm. 
Wooden box with iron fittings.
H.40cm, Diameter 27cm.
Kitchen shelf. Pine wood.
H. 143,5cm, W. 113,5cm, D. 31,3cm.
Storage chest with top shelf. The chest has been used as a multipurpose piece of furniture to store grain, ritual objects, books, cloth, and other objects. Their size varies from small (about 30cm) to large (about 2-3m). 
The structure of the furniture is the same as that of Bandaji, but because the door has to be opened upward, it is shorter and the decoration is simpler than that of Bandaji.
H. 50,3cm, W. 109,4cm. Total H. 99,5cm.
Two level chest is a piece of furniture for storing clothes and is usually placed in the master bedroom.
H. 131,3cm, W. 108,2cm, D. 53cm. 
Uigori Jang.
This wardrobe is a two-story cabinet that can be separated from the top floor and the bottom floor to store clothes. 
Silk was attached to the inside of the closet. 
On the upper floor, a door is attached to the front to create a space for hanging clothes, and there are five living rooms above and below it. 
Gorgeous peonies and leaves were pierced at the door.
There is also a storage space for clothes downstairs, and there is a door with a peony flower pierced [透刻]. 
Safe.
This small chest was used to store important documents in noble’s houses in the late Joseon dynasty.
H. 42,5 cm, W. 69,3cm, D. 30,5cm.
Seoan is a flat-seat type furniture used in the living room for reading books or writing. 
Depending on the location and purpose, the shorter one is used for reading, and a longer one is used when writing on a scroll.
H. 40,3cm, W. 135,3cm, D. 36,1cm.
Morijang
H. 93,9 cm, W. 83,3cm, D. 49,3cm.
It has a door in the center and drawers for storing small items at the top. Zelkova and pine wood.
The hinged door has a fish-shaped lock on the circular front.
There are four swallow-shaped hinges, and the characters 福 (fortune) and 壽 (su) are engraved on them. 
There are flower-shaped ear ornaments on the left and right sides of the door.
The legs have a bar between them and are shaped like “dog legs”(狗足).
Two-story bookshelf
H. 85,9cm, W. 107,2cm, D. 35,3cm.
This bookshelf was made of paulownia wood to prevent diseases and pests, making it strong enough to hold heavy books. 
This bookshelf has a roll top plate attached to the top plate, and the upper and lower floors are connected by hinged hinges. 
In the middle of the stay, Yeouidoumun (如意頭文) is engrave.
Bookcase
H. 36,1 cm, W. 89,6cm, D. 36,8cm.
The chest has been used as a multi-purpose piece of furniture to store grain, ceremonies, books, cloths, and other items. 
This bookcase has a space for storing books under the drawer on the second floor.

MUSEUMS IN GYEONGGI DO PROVINCE.

UNIVERSITIES MUSEUMS.

Shrine. H. 72,5cm, W. 42,4cm, D. 23,5cm.
Collection: Seoul National University Museum.
Mandarin cabinet. H. 136cm, W. 96cm, D. 53,5cm.
Collection: Seoul National University Museum.
Box. H. 15,7cm, W. 45,8cm, D. 13,2cm.
Collection: Seoul National University Museum.
Bandaji. H. 114cm, W. 84cm, D. 53cm.
Collection: Seoul National University Museum.
Shelf. H. 169cm, W. 46,5cm, D. 33cm.
Collection: Seoul National University Museum.
Three level chest. Collection: Seoul National University Museum.
Seal box covered with galuchat. H. 24cm, 21,5 x 21,5cm. Collection: Dongguk University.
Document box. H. 32cm, W. 71cm, D. 41cm.
Collection: Dongguk University.
Bandaji. Gyeonggi University Plastic Museum. Gyeonggi do
Rice chest. Hongik University Museum
Bandaji. Pine wood, iron fittings. Collection: Hanyang University Museum. Seoul.
Bandaji. Gyeonggi University Plastic Museum. Gyeonggi do
Bandaji. Gyeonggi University Plastic Museum. Gyeonggi do
Ancestor ceremonial chair. Gyeonggi University Plastic Museum. Gyeonggi do
Medicine chest. Pine wood. Collection: Hanyang University Museum, Seoul.

HEOJUN MUSEUM. 87 Heojun-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul.

Medicine box. H. 22,8cm, W. 35,5cm, D. 17,3cm.
Medicine box. H. 21cm, W. 25cm, D. 20cm.
Gyeonggi do medicine chest. H. 113cm, W. 96cm, D. 30cm.
Medicine chest. H. 105cm, W. 67,5cm, D. 21cm.
Medicine chest. H. 89cm, W. 92cm, D. 21cm.
Medicine chest. H. 104cm, W. 145cm, D. 27,5cm.

BUPYEONG HISTORY MUSEUM. 151 Gulpo-ro, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon.

Ancestor table & chair. H. 125cm, W. 57,5cm, D. 31cm.
Table: H. 55,7cm, W. 48cm, D. 37,7cm.
Palanquin. H. 104cm, W 79,5cm, D. 96cm.
Bandaji. Early 20th century. H. 76cm, W. 88cm, D. 40cm.
Bandaji. Jeolla Do province. H. 76cm, W. 88cm, D. 40cm.
Bandaji. Pyongyang style. H. 101,5cm, W. 97,5cm, D. 46cm.
Bandaji. H. 99cm, W. 111cm, D. 46cm.
Bandaji. Jeolla Do province. H. 102cm, W. 111cm, D. 49cm.
Bandaji. H. 70cm, W. 83cm, D. 38,5cm.
Bandaji. Jeolla Do province. H. 80,5cm, W. 106cm, D. 46cm.
Bandaji. H. 86cm, W. 82,5cm, D. 38,5cm.
Bandaji. Jeolla Do province. H. 82cm, W. 107cm, D. 45cm.
Bandaji. Jeolla Do province. H. 91,5cm, W. 106,5cm, D. 46cm.
Wooden box. H. 39cm, W. 61cm, D. 41cm.
Comb box. H. 31,5cm, W. 28cm, D. 28cm.
Nong. H. 135cm, W. 86cm, D. 37,5cm.
Three level clothing chest. H. 152cm, W. 90cm, D. 41cm.
Korean rice chest. H. 73cm, W. 84cm, D. 61cm.
Korean rice chest. H. 86cm, W. 94cm, D. 63cm.
Korean rice chest. H. 91cm, W. 92cm, D. 55cm.
Korean wedding box. H. 28cm, W. 56,5cm, D. 28cm.
Ancestor shrine. H. 27cm, W. 35cm, D. 24cm.
Desk. Pine wood, yellow brass fittings. H. 29cm, W. 55cm, D. 30cm.
Nong. H.133cm, W. 89cm, D. 37cm.
Nong. H. 125cm, W. 82cm, D. 40,5cm.
Morijang. H. 90cm, W. 102cm, D. 47cm.

EUNPYEONG HISTORY HANOK MUSEUM. 8 Yeonseo-ro 50-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, 

Bandaji. H. 74,5cm, W. 86,5cm, D. 40cm.
Bookchest. H. 62,3cm, W. 87cm, D. 40cm.
Document box. Covered with rattan. H. 17cm, W. 39cm, D. 17cm.
Coin chest. Zelkova wood, iron fittings.
H. 55cm, W. 105cm, D. 55cm.
Comb box. Red lacquer, brass fittings.
H. 26,8cm, W. 21,8cm, D. 33cm.
Desk. H. 31,3cm, W. 79,6cm, D. 31,2cm.
Inkstone box. Surface covered with carved stars & deer pattern.
H. 25cm, W 45cm, D. 25cm.
Inkstone box . H. 21,4cm, W. 29,4cm, D. 19,9cm.
Wooden box. Black lacquer decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay. H. 28cm, W. 47cm, D. 27cm.
Korean medicine box. Zelkova, yellow brass fittings. H. 13,5cm, W. 25cm, D. 13,5cm.
Two level mungap or stationery chest. H. 119cm, W. 85,4cm, D. 30,2cm.
Safe. H. 32,4cm, W. 40,7cm, D. 29,5cm.
Ancestor shrine. H. 67cm, W. 50,3cm, D. 30cm.

HWASEONG CITY HISTORY MUSEUM. 화성시 역사박물관. 96 Haengjeongdong-ro, Hyangnam-eup, Hwaseong-si, 

Bandaji. Pine wood, iron fittings, Gyeongsang Do province.
Tree level clothing chest – Jang. Elm & pine wood, yellow brass fittings, Gyeonggi Do province.
Bookchest. Pine wood, iron fittings.
Small desk.
Inkstone box. Persimmon wood.
Document box.
Document box.
Document box.
Document box.
Inkstone box. H. 29,4cm, W. 20,7cm, D. 37cm.
Palanquin. H. 107cm, W. 97cm, D. 80cm.
Mungap. Elm & persimmon wood, yellow brass fittings.
Ancestor shrine.
Paper covered box.
Red lacquer box.

ONYANG FOLK MUSEUM, Onyang city.

Black goose, 20th century. Pine, paulownia, zelkova wood. Paper.
H. 25,5cm, W. 45,7cm.
Spirit frame, 20th century. Pine wood. H. 35,5cm, W. 22cm.
Soban, 19th century. Red lacquer on pine wood. H. 22cm, Diameter: 70cm.
Red lacquer box. 19th century. Pine wood.
H. 44,8cm, W. 76cm, D. 36cm.
Tea set wooden container. 19th century. Ginkgo wood & lacquer. H. 36,5cm, W. 36,2cm, D. 12,9cm.
Tteoksal. Wooden molds for rice cakes. 19th century.
Zelkova wood.
Soban. 20th century. Zelkova wood. H. 27cm, Diameter: 41cm.
Wooden container. 19th century. Pine wood. H. 12,5cm, W. 32cm.
Mirror box. Lacquer on wood with mother-of-pearl inlay. Yellow brass fittings. 19th century. H. 14,5cm, W. 21cm, D. 28,3cm.

Publication on the Onyang Museum collection: Korean Folk Art & Craft. Edward B. Adams. Seoul International Publishing House. January 1, 1989.

GANGHWA HISTORY MUSEUM. 994-19 Ganghwa-daero, Hajom-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon Metropolitan City.

LINK: Ganghwa History Museum.

Mother of pearl comb box. H. 28cm, W. 27cm, D. 27cm.
Mother of pearl comb box H. 33cm, W. 33cm, D. 32cm.
Najeon Ssangyongmun Hanbok Box. H. 44cm, W. 71,5cm, D. 39cm.
Hat box.
Document box. H. 23cm, W. 36cm, D. 19cm.
Book chest. H. 103cm, W. 112,5cm, D. 36cm.
Wooden box. H. 44,5cm, W. 77cm, D. 37cm.
Paper covered box. H. 29cm, W. 60cm, D. 23cm.
Ganghwa bandaji. H. 80,5cm, W. 92cm, D. 53cm.
Comb box Height H. 24,5cm, W. 20cm, D. 27,5cm.

OTHER INSTITUTIONS IN GYEONGGI DO PROVINCE.

Ancestor chair. H. 114,6cm, W. 72, 5cm, D. 41,5cm. Collection: Namyangju History Museum
Bandaji. H. 63cm, W. 72cm, D. 34cm.
Collection: Pocheon History and Culture Museum
Book bandaji. H. 132cm, W.100cm, D. 34,2cm.
Collection: Yeoju Museum.
Document box. Pine wood with mother-of-pearl inlay.
Collection: Anyang Museum.
Korean document box. Pear wood, yellow brass fittings.
Collection: Hwaseong City History Museum
Hamjibab H. 23cm, Diameter: 40cm.
Collection: Pocheon History and Culture Museum
Hojokban H. 30,3cm, 41,3 x 40,3cm.
Collection: Anyang Museum.
Korean safe H. 50cm, W. 62cm, D. 38,5cm.
Collection: Anyang Museum
Korean bookchest. Paulownia wood, iron fittings.
H. 35cm, W. 69cm, D. 18cm. Collection: Songpa Book Museum
Korean two level bookchest. H. 89,8cm, W. 106cm, D. 38,6cm. Collection: Songpa Book Museum.
Pyongyang bandaji. H. 98cm, W. 80cm, D. 44cm.
Collection: Kyungwoon Museum.
Nong. Black lacquer on wood with mother-of-pearl and tortoise shell inlay. Yellow brass fittings.
H. 156cm, W. 79cm, D. 42cm. Collection: Kyungwoon Museum.
Korean three level bookchest. Paulownia wood front panels.
H. 159,5cm, W. 84,5cm, D. 47,5cm.
Collection: Songpa Book Museum.
Two level chest. Collection: Yongin City Museum.
Bandaji. Gyeonggi Do province.
Collection: Gyeonggi University Plastic Museum.
Bandaji. Jeolla Do province. H. 114cm, W. 84cm, D. 53cm. Collection: Seoul National University Museum.
Seal box. Galuchat on wood. H. 24cm, W. 21,5cm, D. 21,5cm. Collection: Dongguk University.
Document box. H. 32cm, W. 71cm, D. 41cm.
Collection: Dongguk University.
Korean inkstone box. H. 20cm, W. 34,5cm, D. 22,3cm.
Collection: Songpa Book Museum.
Document box. H. 15,7cm, W. 45,8cm, D. 13,2cm.
Collection: Seoul National University Museum.
Mandarin duck cabinet. H. 136cm, W. 104cm, D. 53,5cm.
Collection: Seoul National University Museum.
Ancestor shrine. H. 72,5cm, W. 42,4cm, D. 23,5cm.
Collection: Seoul National University Museum.
Three level chest. Collection: Seoul National University Museum.
Shelf. H. 169cm, W. 46,5cm, D. 33cm.
Collection: Seoul National University Museum.
Rice chest. Collection: Hongik University Museum.
Uigori – Wardrobe. H. 157cm, W. 89cm, D. 44,5cm.
Collection: Kyungwoon Museum.
Mungap. H. 56cm, W. 80,3cm, D. 32cm. Collection: Anyang Museum.
Bandaji. Collection: Hanyang University Museum, Seoul.
Medicine chest. Collection: Hanyang University Museum, Seoul.

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