Beer Pot
About this object
History of use
Used to hold alcoholic beverages or water. Brass serving and eating utensils are commonly used by wealthier people in Korea.
Cultural context
used to hold liquids
Physical description
Container (a) with lid (b) attached by 28cm. long brass chain affixed to handles of both. Container shaped like truncated sphere with flat base, maximum diameter near top; rectangular spout affixed at midpoint. Spout has hinged cover over outer opening. Flat loop handle is riveted to lugs riveted to shoulder, with rectangular locking device to prevent swivelling. Lid is slightly convex disc with raised lip on underside, with handle shaped like inverted, truncated cone with convex base. Pot badly dented and broken at shoulder.
Categories
Materials
Date Made
Before 1935
Date Acquired
10 Jan 1977
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 16 cm x 20 cm x 16 cm
Object Number
Ed1.158