Bowl
About this object
History of use
Possibly used to hold spicy foods, or as a miniature rice bowl. Brass serving and eating utensils are commonly used by wealthier people in Korea.
Cultural context
for serving food
Physical description
Round brass bowl with flat base, riveted to separate base with rounded ring foot 3.3cm. in diameter. Body curves up sharply to rounded sides, curving in slightly to mouth (6.4cm. in diameter). Bowl has dull patina on inside; shiny finish on outside.
Categories
Materials
Date Made
Before 1935
Date Acquired
10 Jan 1977
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
4.5 x 6.6 cm
Object Number
Ed1.159