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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1440   CAS 0389-1440; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture unknown
Global Region Europe
Country possibly Russia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 19th to early 20th century
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood
Description Deep round bowl with flat bottom and projections at the rim in the form of two horses' heads and a tail; Exterior sides of bowl are decorated with floral garlands carved in low relief; Anatomical details are carved on the outer profile of each horse's head and small geometric motifs are carved on the tail; Interior and exterior of bowl are stained dark brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.8, Width = 20.6, Length = 38.0