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Style: Romantic
Antique Mortar, Wabi Sabi Style, Scandinavia 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Wooden Wabi Sabi Mortar from Scandinavia, circa 1800s. In good vintage condition showing beautiful patina from age and use.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Romantic Scientific Instruments

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Wood

Antique Root Bowl, Wabi Sabi Style, Scandinavia 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Wooden Wabi Sabi Root bowl from Scandinavia, circa 1800s. In good vintage condition showing beautiful patina from age and use.
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19th Century Norwegian Antique Romantic Scientific Instruments

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Wood

Antique Wooden Bowl, Wabi Sabi Style, Scandinavia 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A set of two wooden Wabi Sabi bowls from Scandinavia, circa 1800s. In good vintage condition showing beautiful patina from age and use. Lagerst bowl: Ø34 cm, H: 19 cm Smallest bowl...
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19th Century Norwegian Antique Romantic Scientific Instruments

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Wood

Antique Root Bowl, Wabi Sabi Style, Scandinavia 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A unique and large root bowl from Norway, Scandinavia, dated 1818. In good vintage condition showing beautiful patina from age and use.
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19th Century Norwegian Antique Romantic Scientific Instruments

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Wood

A Large Antique Root Bowl, "Trøys", Scandinavia 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A unique and large root bowl from Norway, Scandinavia. In Norwegian called "Trøys" A trøys is a vessel used for transporting liquid. It is usually shaped like a bowl with a spout o...
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19th Century Norwegian Antique Romantic Scientific Instruments

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Wood

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