Turned Ash Burl Lidded Bowl

Turned Ash Burl Lidded Bowl, probably Ohio, 19th century, the bulbous body with line decoration on the exterior and straight foot, the turned lid with button handle, ht. 5 3/4, dia. 5 1/2 in.

Provenance: Sam Forsythe, Columbus, Ohio.

Literature: Illustrated and described in Steven S. Powers, North American Burl Treen, Colonial & Native American (Steven S. Powers Antiques: Brooklyn, 2005), p. 73, plate 3/13.

Note: The bowl bears very close similarities to turned Peaseware vessels made in Ohio during the 19th century.
The property of Bill McKeever