Large Oak Bowl Ref-46

Although this bowl is quite plain with just a single bead below the rim, I find that I like it a great deal . I don't know if the Shakers ever produced turned wood but if they did I imagine that they might have produced bowls like this. It is strong and utilitarian and at the same time it has a spiritual quality to it ,the sort of bowl that you might expect to find in a monestary. This 'feel 'is generated in part because the bowl  was turned 'green' and it has dried in a slightly oval shape and part of one side that cut through a branch is now quite rippled and leathery . In short the bowl already looks old with a sense of history to it.  Being  made of Oak it is extremely strong and should last for generations .

£80 SOLD

Diameter 29cm (11 1/2")
Height 11 cm (4 1/4")
Wall thickness 6mm (1/4")
Finish-Traditional Beeswax