Outstanding
Beehive Bowl
Deep Green Paint   

New England, ca. last quarter 18th century.

Maple. Original very dry, rich warm green paint. Lathe turned, with features that we seek in authentic early bowls: molded rim; prominent turned ridges on the outer wall centered by concentric tool marks; pronounced beautifully worn foot with smooth burnishing and soft feel from rubbing on surfaces for two+ centuries; chisel marks within the foot where the lathe-block was removed; and noticeably out of round with “potato chipping” from natural shrinkage across the grain as the wood dried.

Excellent condition, no cracks. Minor expected paint wear. About 13 7/8 inches x 13 3/8 diameter x 4 1/2 inches tall.