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Cotton wool churn (Pachtalka).

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Description

Cotton wool churn (Pachtalka).
A traditional wooden container used for processing and storing dairy products. It has a round, tall, hollow shape. The kūbi (body) consists of sixteen wooden planks held together externally by four circular hoops.
The pispek is a wooden tool for churning butter. Its working part securely holds two thin crossed wooden elements, each 15 cm long, forming a quadrangular shape. The surface shows signs of prolonged use such as cracks and wear. The long handle extends outward through a specially drilled hole in the lid.
[08:01, 11.09.2025] ChatGPT: Ring. Made from thinly forged white metal. The bezel is oval in shape. Its surface features two arch-like reliefs resembling three dots, with a circular engraved pattern along the outer edge. The ring is finely crafted and adorned with patterns of both symbolic and decorative significance.
Band diameter: 1.8 cm, bezel dimensions: 2×1.3 cm.
Weight: 5.2 g.

Category: Wood
Material: Metal, Tree
Theme: Pictures and painting

Condition

The metal components are rusted, and the wooden parts are cracked or broken.

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