Antique Japanese Large Wooden Bowl — 1880s, Meiji Era (SKU: 25M-494-3) - 1

Antique Japanese Large Wooden Bowl — 1880s, Meiji Era (SKU: 25M-494-3)

SKU:
25M-494-3
$160.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 20 1/2" Diameter x 5 1/2"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Antique Japanese Large Wooden Bowl — 1880s, Meiji Era (SKU: 25M-494-3)
Where Quiet Hands Once Stirred: A Bowl Steeped in Everyday Poetry

Crafted over a century ago during Japan’s transformative Meiji period, this large hand-carved wooden bowl embodies the quiet rhythm of rural life. Its deep form, softened by years of loving use, reveals a story written in patina—of daily meals shared, offerings made, and generations nourished by its humble presence.

Rich grain lines radiate from the base like ripples in still water, while a patch of timeworn red hues near the rim hints at past restorations or ritual significance. This is a vessel not of perfection, but of presence—perfectly imperfect in the tradition of wabi-sabi, where every mark honors the beauty of time.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: 1880s, Meiji Period

  • Material: Solid, hand-carved hardwood

  • Use: Traditional food preparation bowl or offering vessel; now ideal for rustic display

  • Features:
    • Broad, deep basin ideal for serving or kneading
    • Beautifully aged woodgrain with natural wear and tonal variation
    • Characterful marks, discoloration, and historic usage stains
    • Slight unevenness and warmth that speak of authenticity

  • Dimensions: 20 1/2" Diameter x 5 1/2"H

  • Condition: Structurally sound; richly aged with surface imperfections appropriate to age

A vessel of simplicity and soul, this bowl offers not only function, but a tangible connection to the mindful, handcrafted traditions of Japanese domestic life.

Additional Information
size:
20 1/2" Diameter x 5 1/2"H