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Post War Wood Turned Serving Bowl in Solid Hinoki Cedar, Occupied Japan, c. 1940

$325
£249.59
€286.02
CA$457.52
A$512.52
CHF 266.58
MX$6,251.73
NOK 3,393.86
SEK 3,200.17
DKK 2,134.79

About the Item

Introducing a rare, post war serving bowl hand-carved from solid Hinoki Cedar. Rich in history, as it was crafted in occupied Japan with Japanese materials and labor when post war Japan was severely lacking both and recovering from the most intense bombing campaign in Human history. Hinoki cedar has been revered in Japan for over a thousand years. It was the wood of choice for ancient temples and shrines, including the Ise Jingu, one of the most sacred sites in Japan. Its spiritual significance lies in its purity, strength, and longevity. Traditionally, Hinoki was believed to invite good fortune and purify spaces, making it a preferred material for Shinto shrines, religious altars, and even bathhouses. Left in it's original, patinaed condition this serving bowl, crafted in the shadow and ashes of the first and only atomic blasts targeting humans, this serving bowl is ideal for both collectors and designers alike searching for an authentically vintage, and character-rich bowl that is as storied as it is aesthetically captivating. Make it yours today before its gone forever. ---Dimensions--- Width: 10.75 in / 27.31 cm Depth: 10.75 in / 27.31 cm Height: 4 in / 10.16 cm This character-rich serving bowl is in 100% original, vintage condition! Replete with patina and wear of a once loved item this bowl shows scratches from utensils as well as other areas of discoloration and vintage wear. There are no cracks, gouges or other serious wear present whatsoever. This solid Hinoki cedar bowl is functional, structurally sound and ready for a literal lifetime more of use. Please view all photos and video for details on this serving bowl's current condition. We're limited on the amount of media we can post so additional photos and videos are available upon request.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)Depth: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)
  • Style:
    Organic Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cedar
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Please see the listing body for the full condition details.
  • Seller Location:
    Deland, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AM026051stDibs: LU7413246107412

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