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

Collections

The Lloyd Cotsen & Neutrogena Collection

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.