19th C. Indonesian Cobek and Ulekan Mortar and Pestle

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. 19th century CE or earlier. Southeast Asia, Indonesia, circa 19th century A.D. or earlier. A cobek (mortar dish) and ulekan (pestle), a utilitarian cooking tool used in food preparation. The ulekan is shaped like a buffalo horn, a form particularly efficient for grinding peanuts or making sambal, a spicy chili pepper sauce. The set shows signs of heavy use, with a lustrous patina and smooth edges to the abraded areas. As a former Dutch colony, this set is sometimes labeled with the Dutch spelling "tjobek" and "oelekan." Size of cobek bowl: 7.25" Diameter x 2" H (18.4 cm x 5.1 cm) Item # 185243

Estimate:$200

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