DepartmentAsia

Large Granite Bowl

NameLarge Granite Bowl

CultureKorean

Date19th Century or earlier

Place madeKorea, Asia

MediumStone

Dimensions22" h x 36" diam

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.

Object numberA.1995.93.1762

DescriptionBowl on large foot is carved out of stone. Was used for many years as a fish bowl in the garden in Manny's Alley. Very large granite water basin of circular form, with thick, high rounded walls rising from a high circular foot, rough hewn. No pigmentation added.