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European antique tarred wooden pot, 17th Century

$838.65
£610
€717.59
CA$1,148.16
A$1,286.31
CHF 669.52
MX$15,664.76
NOK 8,528.82
SEK 8,031.74
DKK 5,356.73
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About the Item

Obscure, this antique wooden pot covered in tar is full of wabi-sabi charm. With a distinctive flat handle adorning one side, the pot has an asymmetrical form of an unconventional elegance. The tar gives the pot a rough finish with areas of age and wear revealing the ancient wood underneath. It was possibly used as a pot for tar applying tar in shipping or roofing.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)Width: 11.42 in (29 cm)Depth: 9.06 in (23 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    17th C.
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: K1541stDibs: LU1420237373342

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