Bowl

Item number Ed1.161 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Round brass bowl (a) with lid (b). Bowl is riveted to round raised base 1.5cm. high and 9.4cm. in diameter, rounded near base with straight, slightly flared sides. Lid is shaped like a truncated cone with bulbous knob at point. Bowl has iridescent patina on outside, shiny inside; lid is duller outside, shiny inside.

History Of Use

Used to hold rice or other food. Brass serving and eating utensils are commonly used by wealthier people in Korea.

Cultural Context

for food

Item History

What

Name
Bowl
Identification Number
Ed1.161 a-b
Type of Item
bowl
Material
brass metal
Manufacturing Technique
cast, riveted and polished
Overall
height 4.0 in, diameter 5.8 in

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Korea

Who

Culture
Korean
Previous Owner
Marion Stephan and Charles H. Stephan
Received from
Charles H. Stephan (Donor)

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
Accession Number
0352/0244 a-b
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