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Monumental Ancient Indonesian Hand Mill (Gilingan Batu) on a Solid Trough Table – Coffee Table / Wabi-Sabi – 120 cm A remarkably characterful and monumental folk art piece from Indonesia (Bali/Java). This antique hand mill, locally known as Gilingan Batu, is fully complete and in a beautiful, authentic condition. The object was traditionally used in the countryside for artisanal grinding of grain, corn, or coffee beans. The set consists of the two original, hand-cut millstones (the runner and the bedstone), made from locally volcanic rock. The inner surfaces of the stones reveal the stunning, deeply incised radial grooves that pushed the ground material toward the outer edge. The top stone features the original side hole where the wooden handle was once attached. The stones rest in an impressive, heavy trough table that has been hand-carved from a single solid piece of tropical hardwood (monoxyl). Over the decades the wood has developed a fabulous, deep, well-worn patina. The whole sits on a sturdy, authentic base with primitively inlaid legs. With its generous length of 120 cm and depth of 70 cm, this unusually large specimen is not only a museum-quality piece but also perfectly functional as a unique coffee table or eye-catcher in a high-end Wabi-Sabi, minimalist, or country interior. Specifications: Origin: Indonesia (Bali / Java) Period: 19th century / early 20th century Material: Tropical hardwood & volcanic rock (basalt/granite) Length: 120 cm Depth: 70 cm Weight: approx. 75 kg Condition: In very good, original antique condition with a beautifully lived patina and historical character. Wear commensurate with age and intensive artisanal use (see detail photos). Due to the monumental size and weight (75 kg), this object is shipped exclusively on a pallet. To ensure safe shipping, the legs are dismantled. All components (the wooden tabletop and the loose millstones) are individually and meticulously packed in thick layers of bubble wrap, protective foam, and sturdy cardboard. The shipment is fully insured and delivered door-to-door. Countries outside the EU & Islands: We apply the fairest and most transparent shipping rates possible. Should the actual shipping costs to specific islands or destinations outside the EU turn out to be higher than estimated, we will contact you with a revised quote. In that case, both buyer and seller always have the right to cancel the transaction at no cost. P.S. The first and last photo were produced with the help of AI.

Estimate:£254.16

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