Rustic Antique Wooden Boat Spice Tray | Basuki
Rustic Antique Wooden Boat Spice Tray | Basuki
These remarkable antique wooden trays, carved in the shape of slender boats and finished with seated figures at each end, were once used as traditional game boards, likely for counting or strategy games played across Southeast Asia. Each elongated vessel features a row of hand-carved recesses, originally designed to hold game pieces.
Time has softened the wood into rich, earthy tones, with the kind of patina that only decades of handling and cultural use can create. The carved human figures, each one slightly different, add character and a sense of storytelling, evoking the feeling of small guardian spirits guiding each boat.
Repurposed as rustic spice trays, they create a striking display when filled with herbs, dried chillies, ginger pieces or aromatics, as shown here. Whether styled on a kitchen counter, dining table, or as a centrepiece, they bring a sense of warmth, craft, and heritage to any space.
Dimensions
A Height - 14cm, Width - 110cm, Depth - 12cm
B Height - 15cm, Width - 89cm, Depth - 14cm
C Height - 14cm, Width - 94cm, Depth - 13.5cm
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Description
Rustic Antique Wooden Boat Spice Tray | Basuki
These remarkable antique wooden trays, carved in the shape of slender boats and finished with seated figures at each end, were once used as traditional game boards, likely for counting or strategy games played across Southeast Asia. Each elongated vessel features a row of hand-carved recesses, originally designed to hold game pieces.
Time has softened the wood into rich, earthy tones, with the kind of patina that only decades of handling and cultural use can create. The carved human figures, each one slightly different, add character and a sense of storytelling, evoking the feeling of small guardian spirits guiding each boat.
Repurposed as rustic spice trays, they create a striking display when filled with herbs, dried chillies, ginger pieces or aromatics, as shown here. Whether styled on a kitchen counter, dining table, or as a centrepiece, they bring a sense of warmth, craft, and heritage to any space.
Dimensions
A Height - 14cm, Width - 110cm, Depth - 12cm
B Height - 15cm, Width - 89cm, Depth - 14cm
C Height - 14cm, Width - 94cm, Depth - 13.5cm
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