Chinese wooden dough bowl on four legs – lot 140

Estimated value: €800 – €1,200  

Large Chinese wooden dough bowl on four legs, crafted from solid wood and constructed from multiple segments. The bowl is functional in nature and shows clear signs of prolonged use: a dark patinated surface, deep drying cracks, open construction seams, and worn areas on the inside. The exterior is reinforced with old fiber or cord binding, intended to hold the segments together and accommodate movement of the wood.

The shape, construction, and wear indicate use in a domestic or agricultural context, suitable for mixing, kneading, or temporarily storing dough, grain, or other dry to semi-wet materials. The four sturdy legs lift the bowl off the ground and provide stability during use. There are no decorative elements present; This is a purely functional object.

The natural aging, patina, and construction method exclude modern tourist or decorative work and are in keeping with traditional Chinese utilitarian objects from the 19th century or earlier.

Dimensions: height 51 cm × width 32.5 cm, weight approximately 3.1 kg.