What the heck is it?

October 26, 2023 11:51 AM

In this photo of a kitchen in New Zealand, what is the copper or brass looking thingy on the counter under the green plates on the right?

Not too helpful, but a slight enlargement of the item here. Am I going to feel foolish once you tell me? It will be worth it! I've looked at this photo and wondered so many times!

posted by taz to Grab Bag (5 answers total)

Best answer: It looks like a large salt pig.
posted by shornco at 11:52 AM on October 26, 2023 [8 favorites]

Best answer: I agree with shornco -- that bent pipe shape is extremely common in salt pigs.
posted by jacquilynne at 11:55 AM on October 26, 2023 [1 favorite]

Response by poster: Salt pig! wow, okay, thank you fast and wonderful people, and yes I feel foolish, and yes, it was worth it!
posted by taz at 11:56 AM on October 26, 2023

And just in case - a "salt pig" is just a container for salt, usually one that's open so that you can grab a pinch at will when cooking.
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 11:57 AM on October 26, 2023 [4 favorites]

Almost but not quite
posted by poxandplague at 3:37 PM on October 26, 2023 [1 favorite]