Pot Item Number: Ed1.160 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Metal container (part a) with lid (part b). Container (part a) is round with flat base 12.5 cm in diameter, sides slightly rounded, mouth 13.4 cm in diameter with flat rolled rim. Riveted to one side is flat handle 19 cm long, 2.5 cm wide, and flared at end. Rectangular spout attached to body at 75 degree angle from handle, with hinged cover over outer opening. Lid (part b) is shaped like a truncated cone, with down turned rim. Bulbous knob is set in centre of handle which is also shaped like a truncated cone. Pot (part a), and lid (part b) have dull patina on outside, shiny inside. Spout, and handles are more yellow.
History Of Use
Possibly used to hold alcoholic beverages or water. Brass serving and eating utensils are commonly used by wealthier people in Korea.
Cultural Context
for storing liquids
Item History
- Made in Korea before 1935
- Collected before 1935
- Owned by Marion Stephan
- Owned by Charles H. Stephan before January 10, 1977
- Received from Charles H. Stephan (Donor) on January 10, 1977
What
- Name
- Pot
- Identification Number
- Ed1.160 a-b
- Type of Item
- pot
- Material
- brass metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast, riveted and polished
- Part A
- height 10.4 cm, width 32.4 cm, depth 18.5 cm
- Part B
- height 5.5 cm, diameter 14.0 cm
- Overall
- height 11.5 cm, width 32.4 cm, depth 18.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Korean
- Previous Owner
- Marion Stephan and Charles H. Stephan
- Received from
- Charles H. Stephan (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Korea
When
- Creation Date
- before 1935
- Collection Date
- before 1935
- Ownership Date
- before January 10, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on January 10, 1977
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 77
- Accession Number
- 0352/0242 a-b