Bowl Item Number: Ed1.208 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Round, heavy brass bowl with flat base and rounded sides. Slightly dulled surface.
History Of Use
Brass serving and eating utensils are commonly used by wealthy people in Korea.
Cultural Context
food
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
- Ed1.208
- Type of Item
- bowl
- Material
- brass metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast, polished and worked
- Overall
- height 3.4 cm, diameter 11.0 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
- 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
- 0428/0005