Antique Bentwood Lidded Pantry Box with Bail Handle primitive bowl The deep brown glaze that

The deep brown glaze that covers the surface of the bull's body is predominately smooth

German or Danish I am not sure

The hand-painted design--really a drawing on clay--reminds me of car race flags

the likeness of which I have seen described as an apothecary mortar for preparing herbs and as a measuring cup

Antique Bentwood Lidded Pantry Box with Bail Handle primitive bowl The deep brown glaze thatThis is a beautiful large pantry box, maple I believe, with its original dry, finish and a great golden blond patina. It features a bail handle with wooden grip (which stands up on its own) and a double band around the top of the box, such that the lid sits very nicely. Plus all those gorgeous old nails! I believe this box dates to the late 19th century. Two original nails attaching one end of the handle to the box have been replaced with screws, as