Bowl Item Number: Ed1.163 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Round brass bowl on flat base with single ring foot with 2 concentric circles indented at centre of base. Body is rounded near base, with straight sides expanding to mouth, with flat rolled rim. Engraved below rim on one side is 'dec. 25 '28'. Single circle engraved on inside of bowl at bottom. Outer surface is shiny and inner surface has dull patina. Under base on outside are black stains.
History Of Use
Brass serving and eating utensils are commonly used by wealthier 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 10, 1977
- Received from Charles H. Stephan (Donor) on January 10, 1977
What
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
- 0352/0195