Antique Japanese Large Wooden Bowl — 1880s, Meiji Era (SKU: 25M-494-4) - 1

Antique Japanese Large Wooden Bowl — 1880s, Meiji Era (SKU: 25M-494-4)

SKU:
25M-494-4
$160.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Size: 20 1/2" 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-494-4)
The Quiet Echo of Daily Life Carved in Timber

Worn by time and softened by use, this large antique wooden bowl from the Meiji era stands as a tactile reminder of Japan’s agrarian past. Hand-hewn from solid wood, its deep basin reveals a patina of countless meals prepared and shared—each scratch, each smooth curve shaped by the gentle repetition of everyday ritual.

Its rich, dark interior bears the faded marks of age like an abstract painting, with worn patches that evoke maps of memory and tradition. More than utilitarian, this piece carries the humble poetry of mottainai—the Japanese reverence for not wasting what holds value. Whether used in kitchens or altars, it has held more than food—it has held care.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: 1880s, Meiji Period

  • Material: Hand-carved hardwood

  • Use: Food preparation, serving bowl, or decorative display

  • Features:
    • Deep and broad circular form
    • Distinctive wear patterns with rich patina
    • Thick rim and sturdy construction
    • Natural cracks, fading, and hand-carved tool marks

  • Dimensions: 20 1/2" Diameter x 4 1/2"H

  • Condition: Heavily worn with surface distress and discoloration; structurally intact and filled with rustic character

Simple, soulful, and full of quiet dignity—this bowl is more than a vessel. It’s a witness to generations of care, and an artifact of the beautiful ordinary.

Additional Information
size:
20 1/2" Diameter x 4 1/2"H