Accession Number
2004/1.304A&B

Title
Covered Bowl

Artist(s)
Korean

Artist Nationality
Korean (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
early 20th century

Medium & Support
brass

Dimensions
5 11/16 x 4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in. (14.3 x 11 x 11 cm);4 1/16 x 4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in. (10.2 x 11 x 11 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Bruce and Inta Hasenkamp and Museum purchase made possible by Elder and Mrs. Sang-Yong Nam

Physical Description
This type of bowl, with an inverted rim and hollow inside, is known as an okbari or omok-bansanggi (concave tableware). Considering its size, it was probably used for serving steamed rice. The tall foot was made separately before being attached. One line is incised around the outer rim of the bowl, which gently slopes inwards. The nipple-shaped handle is fixed to the top of the lid by a nail. The head of a nail joining the foot to the base of the bowl is visible on the indented base of the foot.

[Korean Collection, University of Michigan Museum of Art (2017), 249]

Primary Object Classification
Metalwork

Primary Object Type
bowl

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
bowls (vessels)
brass (alloy)
lids (covers)
metal