Antique Hand-carved Primitive Scoop / Mortar with Handle bill of fare vocabulary And indeed

And indeed

The exterior shows a wonderfully nuanced range of tones

5 1/2" long x 3 1/2" tall x 2 1/4" deep

I must say I really love this

Antique Hand-carved Primitive Scoop / Mortar with Handle bill of fare vocabulary And indeedI've seen handled bowls of this form described as mortars, scoops, ladles and dippers; whatever one wants to call this one, it is truly a beautiful thing. I believe it is carved of burl wood and is a gorgeous warm honey color (possibly maple), with a great sheen and smoothness from use and age, I'd guess well over a hundred years. Because it feels so wonderful in the hand, I'd want to use it or at least keep it near at hand; or one could wrap that