Ale Bowl
- Date 1830-1870
- Place of Origin Hallingdal, Buskerud, Norway
- Creator Perhaps Ola Feten or Nils Moen
A turned wooden bowl made from a single piece of wood. Decorated with Hallingdal style rosemaling. Inscription on outer rim.
The bowl may have been painted by either Ola Feten or Nils Moen. —Nils Ellingsgard, 1979
Inscription: Fõr stod jeg i den grõnne Lund, og ingen mig mone kjende, nu mætter jeg mangen tõrstig Mund.
Translation: Previously I was standing in the green grove (of trees), and no one might know/recognize me, now I satisfy many a thirsty mouth.
- Materials Wood
- Dimensions height: 4.375 inches; width: 10.5 inches
- Identifier / Source LC0800 - Luther College Collection