19th C. Southeast Asian Wood & Iron Coconut Grater
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Southeast Asia, Thailand or Cambodia, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A fine hand-carved wooden coconut grater in the form of a rabbit laying recumbent atop an integral rectangular platform. The animal has all four legs retracted beneath its stocky body, a perky tail protruding from the verso, and lengthy ears folded against its back. Incised circular eyes with radiating lashes adorn each side of the ovoid head, and a serrated iron grating tool projects from its mouth. Traces of thick white pigment are visible within some areas, and lustrous patina envelopes the entire carving. Size: 20.5" L x 5.2" W x 6.7" H (52.1 cm x 13.2 cm x 17 cm).
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Dave De Roche collection, California, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#146730
Condition Report: Stabilization to some fissures, with minor abrasions and nicks to base, body, legs, and grating tool, fading to original pigmentation, and light encrustations. Nice earthen deposits and traces of original pigment within recessed areas. Old inventory label beneath base.
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**First Time At Auction**
Southeast Asia, Thailand or Cambodia, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A fine hand-carved wooden coconut grater in the form of a rabbit laying recumbent atop an integral rectangular platform. The animal has all four legs retracted beneath its stocky body, a perky tail protruding from the verso, and lengthy ears folded against its back. Incised circular eyes with radiating lashes adorn each side of the ovoid head, and a serrated iron grating tool projects from its mouth. Traces of thick white pigment are visible within some areas, and lustrous patina envelopes the entire carving. Size: 20.5" L x 5.2" W x 6.7" H (52.1 cm x 13.2 cm x 17 cm).
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Dave De Roche collection, California, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#146730
Condition Report: Stabilization to some fissures, with minor abrasions and nicks to base, body, legs, and grating tool, fading to original pigmentation, and light encrustations. Nice earthen deposits and traces of original pigment within recessed areas. Old inventory label beneath base.
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