Unknown American
Bowl and Cover

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Maker Unknown American

CultureAmerican

Titles

Bowl and Cover

Date18th century

Made inUnited States

MediumBurl wood

Dimensions7 1/2 × 8 7/8 in. diameter (19.1 × 22.5 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg

Object numberB.56.64.A,.B

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

WOOD OBJECTS

DescriptionAn artisan used a lathe to make this bowl from a piece of burled wood. Burls grow on trees in response to stress, often insect or mold infestations, creating unusual, swirling grain patterns that cabinetmakers and others used for decorative effect.
ProvenanceA. Keyman, by June 17, 1955; [Ginsburg & Levy, 1955–1956]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, April 24, 1956; given to MFAH, by 1966.
Exhibition HistoryTheta Charity Antiques Show 1989, Houston TX., September 13–17, 1989 (LN:89.33)

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