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Swedish Folk Art Burl Bowl

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
Fine Swedish early 19th Century birch root burl bowl of organic form and having original red polka-dot paint. Rare to find retaining original paint.

Burls, the natural occurring growths found on many trees, are characterized by tight, swirling and intertwined grain. Because of this, when the wood dries it does not split and crack the way most straight grained wood tends to do, so it was found to be a great medium for bowls and food containers. Unlike the North American burl bowls which were turned or thrown on a lathe, the Swedish examples were rough hewn or “dugout” around the organic shape of the burl itself making for an endless variety of shapes and sizes.

More Information

Origin:	Sweden
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	birch burl
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1810
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	dkmycnukezzl
Incollect Reference #:	530079

Dimensions

W.	11.5 in;	H.	4 in;	D.	9.5 in;
W.	29.21 cm;	H.	10.16 cm;	D.	24.13 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques, established in 1991, specializes in unique pieces with “soulfulness of character,” carefully curated by Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen. Visit us at The Gallery at 200 Lex in New York City or contact us at 212.249.6612 | ythantiques@yahoo.com.

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