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Large side handle riveted to body and topped with carved dog or bear closeup of figure - Decorative Woodcarving

Tankard

  • Date 1700
  • Place of Origin Norway
  • Creator Unknown

Carved from one piece of wood. Large side handle riveted to body and topped with carved dog or bear. Cover pivots on wood hinges. Exterior covered with woodgraining.

  • Materials Wood, Burl
  • Dimensions height: 9.25 inches; width: 8 inches; depth: 5.75 inches
  • Identifier / Source 1986.078.001 - Gift of Rochester Friends of Vesterheim

Subjects:

Burl, Decorative Woodcarving, Tankard

Citation

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