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Chinese Wooden Rice Pestle, c. 1850

About the Item

This long wooden object is a 19th century pestle, originally used with a large, free-standing mortar to pound rice or other grains. Placed upon a custom steel mount, the wooden tool lives on as a tabletop sculpture with a unique abstract form and timeworn patina.

Dimensions:
Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 34.5 in (87.63 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
Style:
Rustic (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
Mid-19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
c. 1850
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Chicago, IL
Reference Number:
Seller: PR03531stDibs: LU820042132282

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