Threshing board
Europe
Wood, stone
76 inches high, 23 inches wide, 3 inches deep (193 by 58.5 by 7.5 cm)
19th century

A tall threshing board used to separate the grain from the chaff. Flint stones have been inserted into the grooves and a horizontal bar on the back holds the two boards together. These were used throughout the Mediterranean and Caucasus regions. Mounted on a custom metal stand. Very heavy.
Ex private East Bay collection, CA
#5305

$2300