A tall, straight-sided bowl turned from a single warm, reddish-brown wood, with a thick flared lip at the rim and a band of crisp incised rings circling the upper body. The lathe work is confident and unfussy. The rings catch the light and give the piece a sculptural, architectural quality, while the barrel-like profile keeps it grounded.
An Indian colonial-era grain or kitchen vessel, it carries the soft, even patina and gentle wear along the rim and base that come from decades of handling. At 9" in diameter and 11" tall, it works as a floor-standing vessel, a mantel or console centerpiece, or a quiet sculptural accent on a shelf. It is equally at home holding branches, dried stems, or nothing at all.
*Era: Antique
*Origin: India
*Material: Turned wood
*Size: 9" dia x 11"H
*Color: Reddish brown
*Condition: Antique condition with age-appropriate wear and patina; sound and stable
This antique Indian turned wood bowl measures 9 inches in diameter and 11 inches tall. It has a reddish-brown patina, a flared rim and incised horizontal ring bands. Sold as a colonial-era grain or kitchen vessel, it is now a decorative piece suited to mantels, consoles, shelves or the floor, available from DE-COR in Pasadena with trade pricing for designers.
Q: How can I tell this bowl was turned by hand?
A: Look at the incised rings. On lathe-turned antiques the lines are slightly irregular in depth and spacing, and the surface carries the soft, uneven patina of long handling rather than a uniform factory finish. Those small variations are what give turned pieces their character.
Q: What can I display in it?
A: It is a decorative piece, so it is best for dry or sculptural uses: branches, dried grasses, pampas, or simply left empty as an object. For fresh stems, set a waterproof liner inside so moisture never reaches the old wood. It is not intended for food.
Specifications
- Era: Antique
- Origin: India
- Material: Turned wood
- Dimensions: 9" diameter x 11" H
- Color: Reddish brown
- Details: Flared rim lip, incised horizontal ring bands, barrel-shaped body
- Condition: Antique with age-appropriate wear and patina
- Use: Decorative vessel, centerpiece, floor or shelf accent
• **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.
