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Primitive Tibetan Wood Mortar, c. 1850

$58
£43.96
€50.42
CA$81.04
A$88.41
CHF 46.89
MX$1,065.10
NOK 595.12
SEK 544.84
DKK 376.53

About the Item

This small wooden vessel from 19th century Tibet expresses the quiet beauty of humble objects. Used as a mortar or everyday container, the wooden form is carved from a single block of pinewood with a baluster shape and finely etched lines. The rustic vessel has developed a fantastic texture with age, marked with fine splits and knots yet smooth to the touch. Traces of green pigment to the base.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Diameter: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Primitive (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Turned
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Traces of green pigment to the base.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ZHAA0161stDibs: LU820048143192

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