Barrel Carved from Solid Wood Block

Description

A remarkably crafted barrel hollowed from a single block of solid hardwood, with vivid swirling grain showing all around.  Evidencing incredible carving in achieving a thin walled barrel shaped form from a large piece of wood.  Inscribed groups of five lines scored around the circumference in a pattern of 1, 2, 4, 2, and 1 groupings.  Also has characterful riveted brass mending plate repairs as shown.  Useful as an umbrella or stick stand in an entry hall or mudroom, and also as a kindling or log bin.