This 19th Century Scandinavian rosemaled bowl is a birch wood Norwegian sending basket or "sendingskurv," a traditional hand-painted wooden basket used for gift-giving.

Purpose:

These baskets were used to present gifts for special occasions like weddings, christenings, and birthdays.

Decoration:

They are typically decorated with rosemaling, a Norwegian folk art style featuring floral motifs.

The text on this basket, "Jeg gratulerer," means "Congratulations" in Norwegian.

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