Bowl Item Number: Ed1.156 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Round brass bowl on flat base 4.8 cm. in diameter with ring foot. Rounded sides expanding to mid-point, curving in slightly to mouth (8.3 cm. in diameter) with rolled rim. Turning marks are visible. Inside heavily encrusted with oil and dust ? rather dull patina with darker line at midsection.
History Of Use
Rice bowls, often with lids, are used by middle or upper class children. Larger sizes are used by adults. 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 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
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 77
- Accession Number
- 0352/0198