Antique 1845 Norwegian Ale Bowl Ølbolle - Telemark Rosemaling Folk Art W/Verse

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Antique 1845 Norwegian Ale Bowl Ølbolle - Telemark Rosemaling Folk Art w/Verse

museum-quality, authentic 1845 Norwegian ale bowl (ølbolle)—a magnificent … Read more Antique 1845 Norwegian Ale Bowl Ølbolle - Telemark Rosemaling Folk Art w/Verse

museum-quality, authentic 1845 Norwegian ale bowl (ølbolle)—a magnificent example of mid-19th-century Scandinavian folk art. Hand-turned on a pole lathe, this remarkable piece features traditional Telemark-style rosemaling over a rich red-brown base.
The inner rim displays the painted initials "P.P.S.S.", the date "1845", and a complete, humorous hospitality rhyme in old Dano-Norwegian script. The verse translates to: "...me somewhat full you get, but no more [will you get] if you want to sleep at night here for a year." The bowl playfully warns guests not to overdrink! Crucially, the underside features a heavy, deeply hand-carved bumerke (owner's property mark/monogram) gouged into the wood.
Condition is excellent for its 180+ year age, showing honest, beautiful patina, edge wear, and natural wood shrinkage that confirms its authenticity. The paint remains wonderfully bright and legible. Measures approx. 11-12 inches. See less