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Lignum Vitae Wassail Bowl
About the Item
A wonderful and large turned lignum vitae wassail bowl, England circa 1680
Wassail bowls were first mentioned in the 13th century as a vessel in which revelers dropped cakes and bread into--the practice of floating chips of toasted bread was the origins of the word "toast" as a salutation to other drinkers.
Lignum vitae is a particularly dense and heavy wood with a natural oil that makes it excellent for turning on a lathe. As Lignum was often used as ballast for ships, it clearly found a use once it arrived in the ship's final destination.
- Dimensions:Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Diameter: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
- Style:Charles II (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Wood,Turned
- Place of Origin:
- Period:Late 17th Century
- Date of Manufacture:1680
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Greenwich, CT
- Reference Number:Seller: YEWTR000016391stDibs: LU798323588202
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