Antique Hand-carved Primitive Scoop / Mortar with Handle wooden cat bookend and great for serving or

and great for serving or holding little things

with copper shield and woolen tunic

some wear and discoloration to the bottom of the interior of the planter

green trousers and red striped socks

with additional colorful abstract forms

Antique Hand-carved Primitive Scoop / Mortar with Handle wooden cat bookend and great for serving orI've seen handled bowls of this form described as mortars, scoops, ladles and dippers; whatever one wants to call this one, it is truly a beautiful thing. I believe it is carved of burl wood and is a gorgeous warm honey color (possibly maple), with a great sheen and smoothness from use and age, I'd guess well over a hundred years. Because it feels so wonderful in the hand, I'd want to use it or at least keep it near at hand; or one could wrap that