Burlwood grease bowl
Updated August 26, 2026
| Lot number | 163 |
| Auction | September Cataloged Antique Auction |
| Date | September 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Horst Auctioneers |
| Location | Ephrata, Pennsylvania |
ca. 18th-19th century; Unattributed origin, tribal-type bowl the appears to have been charred and shell scrape worked. The bowl has a flattened bottom, rounded sides, flattened rim and appears to have been used with grease or possible starchy root. The bowl has a rough surface from a serrated edge scraper (possible shell); 8 3/4" dia. X 4 1/2"; Condition: unspecified origin, believed to be island or African culture tribal carved. Old "make-do" repair noted with an open crack.
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