Astau - a traditional Kazakh dish for serving meat. The original vessel, in an elongated trapezoidal shape, is made from a single carved piece of birch wood. The astau is crafted without relief patterns or decorations.
Date: early 20th century
Material: wood
Technique: carving
Dimensions: length with handles - 70 cm, length without handles - 58 cm, width - 31 cm, height - 13.5 cm.
Astau
Akmola Regional Museum of History and Local Lore