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Colander

Colander, Chinese Export Porcelain, Qianlong period 1736-1795 Colander, Chinese Export Porcelain, Qianlong period 1736-1795

Colander, Chinese Export Porcelain, Qianlong period 1736-1795
Photo: © JE Nilsson Collection, 2024

A bowl with holes, most likely used for draining or straining food, such as rinsing vegetables or draining liquids from other foods.

The best term to describe this item, given its specific design and function, would be "colander." In English, a colander is a bowl-shaped container with holes designed for straining food. It differs from a strainer (which usually has a fine mesh) or a sieve (which can also refer to a fine-mesh utensil for sifting).

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