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Astau (Wooden Dish)

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Description

Astau - a traditional household vessel hand-carved from a single piece of wood. It has an oval shape with a wide and deep hollowed interior. It was used for serving meat, kneading dough, and holding other food products during meal preparation. The surface is smoothly finished and shows signs of long-term use.

Dating period: ХVIII в.
Material: Tree
Technique: Carving
Size: 66х41 см.
Category: Tableware
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