Lot 766

19th C. Indonesian Cobek and Ulekan Mortar and Pestle

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19th C. Indonesian Cobek and Ulekan Mortar and Pestle

Estimate: $600 - $900

Starting Bid: $250

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by Artemis Fine Arts
July 30, 2026 8:00 AM MDT
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Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. 19th century CE or earlier. Southeast Asia, Indonesia, circa 19th century A.D. or earlier. A cobek (mortar dish) and ulekan (pestle), a utilitarian cooking tool used in food preparation. The ulekan is shaped like a buffalo horn, a form particularly efficient for grinding peanuts or making sambal, a spicy chili pepper sauce. The set shows signs of heavy use, with a lustrous patina and smooth edges to the abraded areas. As a former Dutch colony, this set is sometimes labeled with the Dutch spelling "tjobek" and "oelekan." Size of cobek bowl: 7.25" Diameter x 2" H (18.4 cm x 5.1 cm)

Provenance: private Reinsmoen collection, Clear Lake, Iowa, USA, acquired through descent from Robert Anderson, acquired prior to 2000

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Item # 185243

  • Condition: Older age and use related wear with abrasions and chips throughout, with deeper gouges on the base. Nice patina to the surfaces, great weathering and signs of age. Light mineral deposits in recessed areas.

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