All kinds of legumes have passed through this sieve. Rice must have passed through it, so has bulgur. Back in the day, the wires of the sieves were also made of lamb intestines. This wooden sieve is quite an old example.
We have several examples of sieves in our current collection, bu this sieve slightly differs from the standard appearance we’re familiar with. With its two handles on the sides and its narrowing body. It might have been used with foods such as yogurt, clotted cream and cheese. What do you think?
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