Antique Burl Bowl

Nice medium sized 19th century American ash bowl with shaped rim. Minor hairline crack otherwise excellent condition.

A richly patinated 19th-century Swedish allmoge bowl, hand-carved from a solid burl, exhibiting a mesmerizing interplay of wild woodgrain, deep texture, and organic irregularity.

Wonderful Swedish 19th Century dugout oak burl bowl, fashioned from a burly root having a rich old mottled surface

Swedish larch burl bowl, dated 1818, initialled SKKS.

18th c Swedish burl bowl in walnut having wonderful sculptural form and surface

Swedish 18th Century larch burl bowl of organic form and in richly patinated wood

Fine early 19th century Swedish root burl bowl retaining original painted decoration and having several carved and branded owner’s initials on the underside, the whole with excellent...

A small burl bowl, possibly Chinese, with a wild organic form and its original dark lacquer finish.

Early 19th Century Swedish burl bowl of oblong form, the rim decorated with impressed pattern and in highly figured birch burl, the underside with branded owner's initials.

Rare 18th century American burl bowl with lipped edge, the body with fine and profuse burl grain and in lovely untouched, dry surface.

Good and nicely patinated hand carved burl bowl of charming uneven dimensions, Swedish, circa 1810, with good oxidation and rustic "make do" repairs.

Fine early 19th century Swedish root burl bowl retaining traces of original mustard and ox blood read paint and having lovely organic form with excellent patina.

Swedish Birch Burl Bowl dated 1855 Beautiful soft patina, gentle to the touch.

Nicely turned 18th Century Swedish turned birch burl bowl with stepped base, bulbous ringed body and straight lipped edge, the whole having excellent color and beautiful grain.

Overscale burl bowl with lovely patina and interesting old iron repairs.

Swedish Birch Burl Bowl early 1900 century Smooth beautiful surfuce with a small stand.

Swedish Birch Burl Bowl ca 1890-1920 Beautiful gray patina with a fantastic movement in the wood.

An incredible 18th century early American ash burl bowl from New England, probably New York, with an extraordinary tight burl grain pattern and a smooth surface with a well-worn pati...

An incredible 18th century early American ash burl bowl from New England, possibly New York, with a heavy lip, spiral-cut ribbed sides, and an unbelievable surface texture and well-w...

fine Swedish early 19th century birch root burl bowl of organic form and having a rich patina and unusual shape, the interior with black discoloration often associated with ale bowls.

Large Swedish Birch Burl Bowl, ca 1850 Beautiful gray patina, with incredible patterns in the wood grain.

Large Swedish Birch Burl Bowl, ca 1750-1780 A thinly carved wooden with a silky smooth surface and a beautiful patina.

Exceptional Swedish birch burl Bowl ca 1750 It has an exquisite, silky smooth patina that can only be achieved through centuries of human touch.

Wonderful large scale Lapland painted larch burl bowl, the interior and exterior rim in worn white paint, the exterior and base in salmon paint similarly worn, the whole with pleasin...

Unusual yew wood burl bowl, hand turned with lots burl and graining throughout, both inside and outside of the bowl, interior of the bowl has a raised lip about an inch down from the...

Fantastic large 18thc burl bowl from New England.This wonderful bowl is in amazing condition with a small worn piece off the edge from years ago.These bowls are so rare to find in s...

A fine example of a round burl bowl, probably American in origin dating to the 19th century with great overall patina, minor shrinkage cracks, and other minor imperfections and surfa...

Early antique hand carved Folk Art handled burl bowl, 19th century. Measures: 7" H x 13" W x 8" D, 4" BS.

Fantastic 19th Century (dated 1849) dug-out birch burl bowl of very unusual shape initialed by maker/owner "P.E.S." in untouched surface.

A good size 18th c. Swedish larch burl bowl with fabulous graining and original oxblood-red color, possessing an old repair of two old hand-forged brass staples.

A fantastic 19th century Turkish burl wood bowl with a wonderful patina. Originally part of a scale where two of these bowls would have been used to weigh vegetables, spices, or othe...

A fantastic 19th century Turkish burl wood bowl with a wonderful patina. Originally part of a scale where two of these bowls would have been used to weigh vegetables, spices, or othe...

A fantastic 19th century Turkish burl wood bowl with a wonderful patina. Originally part of a scale where two of these bowls would have been used to weigh vegetables, spices, or othe...

A fantastic 19th century Turkish burl wood bowl with a wonderful patina. Originally part of a scale where two of these bowls would have been used to weigh vegetables, spices, or othe...

A nice vintage carved burl wood bowl. What makes this basket nice is the handle and the form.

Mid 1800s Swedish wooden bowl manufactured from birch burl. The bowl has a handle manufactured from the same single piece of wood as the rest of the bowl.

Great color and of a large proportion and a beautiful surface and color. In very good condition overall. Either maple or ashwood with shaped rim and foot. Most likely Native American...

Wonderful 18th or early 19th Century Swedish larch burl bowl of asymmetrical form and possessing excellent patina, old hand forged iron staple repair.

A massive 18th Century oak burl bowl with amazing character, the asymetrical form with swirling grain patterns and the richest patina, the surface showing hand hewn tool marks and gr...

Treen burl bowl in sycamore with original red wash on outer surface

Wonderful early 19th century Swedish painted burl bowl having organic shape and original Swedish red paint, the interior well patinated and having several original metal hole plugs.

An incredible massive burl wood bowl of unbelievable sculptural form with a beautiful texture and a well worn finish only time can bestow.

Early 19th C Swedish burl larch bowl with several sets of carved and branded initials.

An incredible and massive 19th century European bowl carved from one piece of burled wood and with a beautiful finish that only time can bestow. We have no idea why a bowl of this si...

Large Burl Birchwood Bowl, circa 1830 The turning of the wood's fibers and its overall shape make you truly feel the movement of this bowl.

Swedish birch burl ale bowl with Masonic symbol on bottom.

Large Swedish Burl Birch Bowl, ca 1830 This bowl truly makes my heart beat faster.

Extraordinary Late 18th Century burr bowl, with the later addition (circa 1900) of a squirrel head and tail, scratch decoration to the rim of the bowl. fabulous patination. France.

Early 19th century hand hewn bowl of burl walnut from France. Lovely large size and shape.

A substantial hand-carved burl walnut bowl from the 19th century, notable for its generous proportions, richly textured grain, and honest signs of age and use.

Extraordinary burl root or knot bowl, dry textured surface. Wonderful wear and patina, Northern Europe circa 1800.

Mid-brown gorgeous Swedish oval-shaped burl root wood bowl dating to the 19th century. Hand-carved from burl fruitwood.

A substantial 19th-century carved burl walnut bowl with a powerful rustic presence, generous proportions, and layered history.

Primitive bowl from Sweden Marked 1829 Unique organic shape - fruit bowl, decorative bowl, accent bowl, etc.

Large Swedish Burl Birch Bowl cirka 1780-1830s The old repairs on this bowl adds to the character and beauty of this piece.

A Silver Tsampa or Jha Phor Bowl in Silver and Burl Wood, Tibetan/Himalayan in origin. 19th Century.