Pot
Item number Ed1.202 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Brass container (a) with lid (b); compressed sphere-shaped pot on single ring foot, round spout affixed at mid-point, bail handle attached to two lugs at flat shoulder. On one side are three punched Chinese characters which transcribe as 'longevity', 'as is' and 'mountain'; on opposite are engraved and punched intersecting medallions, one has a flower design, the other a bird. Turning marks are visible under base, with three Chinese characters representing 'three' and 'middle' at centre. Lid has flange, straight slightly slanted sides, a flat top with knob and engraved and punched flowers.
History Of Use
Brass serving and eating utensils were traditionally used by wealthier families in Korea.
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
- Pot
- Identification Number
- Ed1.202 a-b
- Type of Item
- pot
- Material
- brass metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast, worked, polished, punched, engraved and turned
- Overall
- height 11.5 cm, width 18.0 cm, depth 13.5 cm
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
- Collection Date
- between 1898 and 1935
- Ownership Date
- before January 4, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on January 4, 1978
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0428/0011 a-b
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