Nestuke in the form of a calabash gourd realised from an unmature cucurbitacea
Located in PARIS, FR
It is cultivated for its gourd-shaped fruit, which once dried is used for the manufacture of various traditional objects such as kitchen utensils, containers or lamps. The kimono be...
Fruitwood
Chinese Floral Relief Urn, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Raised decorations under the rim also define its gently curved silhouette. Likely used for kitchen storage, the container would look lovely nestled in a garden filled with plants or ...
Ceramic
Vintage Indian Hand-Hammered Distressed Tin Storage Canister, Early 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
This Indian hand-hammered distressed tin storage canister from the 1930s will bring a rustic twist to most homes and will make an excellent storage container in a kitchen or dining r...
Tin
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
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