Obviously an egg shrine
10 0 ReplyIs it a press for making tostones?
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winner winner chicken dinner! 1.5 hours in.
Yes, this is a Tostonera also known as a plantain masher. I got it on vacation made by a local. I believe it was turned on a lathe instead of the mass produced ones with two pieces of flat wood and a hinge.
photo of a more common one
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For squishing balls of dough into flat circles for dumplings?
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Getting closer, but not quite.
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Stamp
5 0 ReplyShould've posted the bottom of the lid, but its flat plain wood.
3 0 ReplyCoaster and lid
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Looks like it could be a container for cosmetics? Or a cup to put shaving soap in for use with a brush? Though those are usually more bowl shaped...
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If it had more space maybe. aesthetically it looks like a shaving bowl sure.
Less of a bowl and more of a dish.
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Asian calligraphy ink dish?
3 0 ReplyWrong but I like this one.
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