Inventory no. "K41" and "SM 1646" on the base. 1st half 19th century

Softwood polychrome painted. 17 x 31 x 20 cm.

Carved from one piece, hemispherical vessel with 2 handles. Originally probably completely painted; remains of an inscription on the outside next to flowers. Dry cracks, minor losses and repairs, heavily rubbed.

Provenance : From Thuringian aristocratic property. Restitution property with inventory number of the Altenburg Residential Palace, formerly part of the von der Gabelentz family collection at Poschwitz Castle. The wooden bowl was probably acquired by Hans Conon vdG (1807-1874), or received as a gift during his trip to Sweden in the mid-1830s. He was a government councillor in the Altenburg civil service and land marshal in the Grand Duchy of Weimar. He achieved lasting merit as one of the founders of comparative linguistics.