1800s Ancient Icelandic "Askur", Primitive Museum-Quality Early handcrafted antique Porringer/Food Container from Iceland, folk art carving

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Extremely Rare Antique Icelandic Askur Jar with Lid (ca. 1800–1850s) – Museum-Quality Collectible

This exceptional Askur, a traditional Icelandic food storage container, is a rare and primitive folk art masterpiece from the early 19th century. Handcrafted from natural pine and ash wood, it features intricately carved patterns on its lid and a stunning rustic patina that reflects its age and historical use.

Askur containers of this age and craftsmanship are highly sought-after and seldom found in private collections—most surviving examples reside in prestigious museums, including the Victoria and Albert Museum, Akureyri Museum, Skagafjörður Museum, and The National Museum of Iceland, etc.

Key Features:
--Dating: Circa 1800–1850s
--Material: Solid pine and ash wood
--Design: Hand-carved decorative motifs on lid
--Condition: Authentic aged patina, structurally intact, some small damages and age-related traces consistent with its age.
--Provenance: Extremely rare outside institutional collections

A must-have for serious Nordic folk art collectors, this museum-quality Askur represents a unique opportunity to own a vanishing piece of Icelandic cultural heritage.

Note: Due to its age, this artifact is sold as a collectible and not for functional use.

Dimensions ca.:
--Width: 17.5 cm / 6.89 inches,
--Length: 23 cm / 9.06 inches,
--Height: 14 cm / 5,51 inches.

Cabin / Farmhouse / Country style table decor, centerpiece, kitchen storage box.

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