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Gnarled Tree Trunk Mortar, c. 1900

$3,680
£2,784.83
€3,193
CA$5,148.33
A$5,604.08
CHF 2,972.68
MX$67,466.17
NOK 37,745.22
SEK 34,543.63
DKK 23,847.75

About the Item

This large wooden mortar dates to the late 19th century and was originally used for crushing rice, grain, spices and other foodstuffs. Carved from a single tree trunk, the mortar has a smoothly worn interior bowl from years of use. Knots and burls inherent to the wood give the exterior a gnarled appearance, softly textured by a smooth patina and the subtle grooves of the swirling wood grain. Today, the large rice mortar lives on as an unexpected catch-all or a cachepot for plants. Additional Dimensions: Opening: 11.5"W x 12"D x 12.5"H
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26 in (66.04 cm)Diameter: 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Style:
    Organic Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    China
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TLD051H1stDibs: LU820047691642

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