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.