Spoon Item Number: Ed1.171 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Brass spoon with slightly concave marquise shaped bowl, upturned at end opposite handle, which is one piece with bowl; handle is flat on under surface, rounded on upper surface and flattened at end. Handle is .7 cm. Wide, widening to 1 cm. At the ends. Surface is shiny and unmarked.
History Of Use
Brass spoons for eating, as well as brass bowls and chopsticks, are commonly used by wealthier people in Korea. This spoon may possibly have been for women's use, as women's utensils are often different from men's. Alternatively, it may have been specially made for foreigners, or as a temple fitting.
Cultural Context
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Item History
- Made in Korea
- Collected between 1898 and 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
- Spoon
- Identification Number
- Ed1.171
- Type of Item
- spoon
- Material
- brass metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast, worked and polished
- Overall
- height 24.5 cm, width 3.4 cm, depth 2.0 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 10, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on January 10, 1977
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 77
- Accession Number
- 0352/0133 a