Wooden ladle with a narrow oval bowl, which is elongated horizontally. The handle is flat and rounded at the end, and has a pointed hook that curves backwards. The handle is decorated with an openwork design with a flower between two hearts, and has a triangular incised border. 'PB4' is also incised on the handle.
ladle (food processing & storage)
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