Bowl Item Number: Ed1.157 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bowl (a) on flat base (2.8 cm. in diameter) with ring foot. Sides are rounded near base, then straight, expanding to maximum diameter at mouth. Lid (b) is convex with sharply downturned rim and raised ring 2 cm. in diameter at centre top. Rather dull patina with dark patches and some encrustation inside bowls. Turning marks visible.
History Of Use
Brass serving and eating utensils are commonly used by wealthier people in Korea. This dish is probably used to hold spicy condiments.
Cultural Context
Food; condiments.
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
- 0352/0199 c-d