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Antique Primitive Indonesian Lesung Mortar Sculpture

$810

£612

€701.69

CA$1,130.45

A$1,230.01

CHF 651.28

MX$14,797.90

NOK 8,269.77

SEK 7,566.26

DKK 5,242.57

About the Item

For your consideration is this primitive Indonesian lesung mortar which has been mounted with two steel, leg-like rods onto a black wooden rectangular base. The lesung mortar is a traditional, now archaic, tool used to hull rice. It is constructed of solid, most likely teak, wood whose surface shows a beautiful aged patina throughout. At 37.75" tall and weighing over 42 pounds, it has strong presence in any room. This example dates from the early part of the 20th century.

Dimensions:
Height: 39.75 in (100.97 cm)Width: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Depth: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
Style:
Primitive (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood
Place of Origin:
Indonesia
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1920s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Structurally excellent with no significant flaws. Some paint scuffs as pictured. Shows correct patina for age and use.
Seller Location:
Brooklyn, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU949538645002

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