Bowl Item Number: Ed1.206 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bowl (a) with lid (b) made of heavy brass; truncated sphere shape with flat base, contracting slightly to mouth. Lid (b) is convex, downturned at rim with flat raised disc at centre top. Both are shiny inside with a slightly dull patina outside.
History Of Use
Children's rice bowl. Brass serving and eating utensils are commonly used by wealthier people in Korea.
Cultural Context
rice
Item History
- Made in Korea
- Collected between 1898 and 1935
- Owned by Marion Stephan
- Owned by Charles H. Stephan before January 4, 1978
- Received from Charles H. Stephan (Donor) on January 4, 1978
What
- Name
- Bowl
- Identification Number
- Ed1.206 a-b
- Type of Item
- bowl
- Material
- brass metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast, worked and polished
- Overall
- height 3.2 in, diameter 3.5 in
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
- Collection Date
- between 1898 and 1935
- Ownership Date
- before January 4, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on January 4, 1978
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 77
- Accession Number
- 0428/0001 a-b