{"product_id":"10626-figured-bubinga","title":"Figured Bubinga Bowl — 12″ African Rosewood Radiance Edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eItem 10626 — Artist: Ben Balzer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003eThis Figured Bubinga bowl — known in the trade as African Rosewood — carries an unusually captivating grain pattern that draws the eye across its surface with flowing movement and natural contrast. At 12 inches, it strikes an intimate scale that makes it equally at home on a dining table, a side table, or a collector's shelf. The exterior is sculpted to lift the bowl from the surface, revealing the full depth of the side grain and inviting a second look from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Piece Is Exceptional\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRichly figured Bubinga\u003c\/b\u003e — an intricate, expressive grain pattern with rare visual depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAfrican Rosewood character\u003c\/b\u003e — warm reddish-brown tones with a natural luminous finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eElevated exterior form\u003c\/b\u003e — sculpted base lifts the bowl to showcase the side grain profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntimate 12\" scale\u003c\/b\u003e — versatile enough for display, serving, or gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConversation-starting presence\u003c\/b\u003e — a piece that earns a second glance in any room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOne-of-a-kind\u003c\/b\u003e — no two Bubinga bowls share the same figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeirloom quality\u003c\/b\u003e — crafted to be passed down and appreciated for generations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 12.2″ (31.1 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.6″ (6.7 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDepth:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.9″ (4.7 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.6 lbs (1170 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eItem:\u003c\/b\u003e 10626\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Ben Balzer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompletion Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrice:\u003c\/b\u003e $699.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/b\u003e Only 1 available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003eThis bowl's figured grain and elevated form make it a natural fit for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003edining or coffee table centerpieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003eentry table or mantle accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003egallery or studio display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003ewarm-toned interior styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003eheirloom gifting for any occasion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003eThe figure comes alive under directional or overhead lighting, revealing movement and depth that photographs can only hint at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCustomer Impressions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; color: #000000;\"\u003eCollectors consistently praise Talking Wood Studio pieces for their exceptional craftsmanship, the beauty of the grain, and the way each bowl transforms a space — whether displayed as art or used every day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Talking Wood Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44203484414150,"sku":"10626","price":699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/0741\/0630\/files\/10626C.jpg?v=1730108393","url":"https:\/\/talkingwoodstudio.com\/products\/10626-figured-bubinga","provider":"Talking Wood Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}