Lot 462
  • 462

A Massive Double-Handled Ash Burl Bowl, Possibly Iroquois Last Quarter of the 18th Century

Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • Height 10 in. by Length 24 1/2 in. by Width 23 in.
the thick-sided deep circular bowl with square cut hand holds.

Condition

cracks on interior of bowl filled in, otherwise appears in good condition.
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Catalogue Note

For a related example, see Steven S. Powers, North American Burl Treen, Colonial and Native, 2005, p. 124, Pl. 715 a; 716.2