A broad, rounded-belly bowl turned from warm honey-brown wood, finished at the base with a stepped, flared foot that lifts it off the surface like a small pedestal. Two fine incised rings circle the body, and the thick, softly rolled rim shows the confident, unhurried lathe work of a utilitarian maker, not a decorative one.
An Indian colonial-era grain or kitchen bowl, it carries the even, handled patina that comes from long daily use. At 10" in diameter and 8" tall, it has real presence as a centerpiece for a table, console or sideboard, as a shelf accent, or as a rustic holder for fruit, linens or dried botanicals.
*Era: Antique
*Origin: India
*Material: Turned wood
*Size: 10" dia x 8"H
*Color: Warm honey brown
*Condition: Antique condition with age-appropriate wear and patina; sound and stable
This antique Indian turned wood bowl measures 10 inches in diameter and 8 inches tall. It has a warm honey-brown patina, two incised ring lines and a stepped pedestal foot. Sold as a colonial-era grain or kitchen bowl, it now works as a decorative centerpiece or table accent, available from DE-COR in Pasadena with trade pricing for designers.
Q: What was a bowl like this originally used for?
A: We were told it served as a grain or kitchen bowl in India during the colonial era. The thick walls, wide mouth and heavy foot suit that kind of daily work, and the soft wear on the rim and body is consistent with long handling. We don't attribute it to a specific region or maker.
Q: How do I care for the patina?
A: Dust it with a dry cloth, and if the wood looks thirsty, rub in a very light coat of beeswax or paste wax. Keep it out of standing water and away from direct heat or radiators, which can dry and crack old wood. Avoid harsh cleaners, since the mellow surface is much of the appeal.
Specifications
- Era: Antique
- Origin: India
- Material: Turned wood
- Dimensions: 10" diameter x 8" H
- Color: Warm honey brown
- Details: Two incised ring lines, stepped flared foot, rolled rim
- Condition: Antique with age-appropriate wear and patina
- Use: Decorative bowl, centerpiece, shelf or table 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.
