Bowl Item Number: Ed1.162 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Round brass bowl on flat base with rounded single ring foot 8.9cm. In diameter. Sides are rounded, expanding slightly to mouth. Turning marks clearly visible under base. Uneven rather dull patina, somewhat spotted, with dark patches on inside. Body is usually heavy (.25cm. thick).
History Of Use
Brass serving and eating utensils are commonly used by wealthier people in Korea.
Cultural Context
used for food
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
- Bowl
- Identification Number
- Ed1.162
- Type of Item
- bowl
- Material
- brass metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast, turned and polished
- Overall
- height 6.0 cm, diameter 17.0 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
- 0352/0196