Antique Japanese Large Wooden Bowl — 1880s, Meiji Era (SKU: 25M-494-2) - 1

Antique Japanese Large Wooden Bowl — 1880s, Meiji Era (SKU: 25M-494-2)

SKU:
25M-494-2
$160.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 18" Diameter x 4 1/2"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Antique Japanese Large Wooden Bowl — 1880s, Meiji Era (SKU: 25M-494-2)
Worn by Hands, Honed by Time: A Vessel of Everyday Grace

Time has etched its gentle story into every groove of this remarkable antique Japanese wooden bowl. Carved in the Meiji era and worn smooth through decades of daily use, its deep interior bears a rich patina of age—a quiet tribute to the rhythm of rural life. Its darkened surface and subtle wear patterns offer a visual poem of touch, task, and tradition.

This bowl is not merely utilitarian; it is an object of quiet reverence. Perhaps it once held freshly steamed rice for a family gathered in a countryside home, or offered grains to the kami during seasonal rites. Today, it stands as a soulful accent—ready to infuse interiors with authenticity, history, and understated beauty.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: 1880s, Meiji Period

  • Material: Solid hand-carved wood

  • Use: Household food preparation or offering bowl; now ideal for display

  • Features:
    • Deep circular form with softly sloped rim
    • Dramatic, aged patina with visible wear and grain texture
    • Natural cracks and imperfections celebrating wabi-sabi beauty
    • Warm, earthy tones with character-rich markings

  • Dimensions: 18" Diameter x 4 1/2"H

  • Condition: Timeworn, structurally sound; surface wear consistent with age

A living relic of daily ritual, this bowl offers not just function or form, but a window into the enduring spirit of Japanese craftsmanship.

Additional Information
size:
18" Diameter x 4 1/2"H