​Antique Japanese Wooden Bowl, 1890s

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Authentic, solid-wood kneading bowl with a deep, reddish-brown patina built up through generations of use.

Dimensions: height 12 cm, diameter … Read more Authentic, solid-wood kneading bowl with a deep, reddish-brown patina built up through generations of use.

Dimensions: height 12 cm, diameter 43 cm.

Its slightly asymmetrical form and visible tool marks give the piece a distinctly wabi-sabi character. On both sides are triangular cut-outs that served as hand grips—discreet, functional, and elegant. The underside bears two burned maker’s marks with a Japanese character inside a circle.

This traditional dough bowl serves beautifully today as a unique organic accent—use it as a fruit or nut bowl, a tabletop centerpiece, or a purely sculptural object. A rare, characterful piece that brings together Japanese simplicity and timeless beauty. See less