9” Spalted Flame Maple (MA) Bowl - Top/Side View

9” Spalted Flame Maple (MA) Bowl - Top View

9” Spalted Flame Maple (MA) Bowl - Bottom View

9” Spalted Flame Maple (MA) Bowl - Side View

Spalted Flame Maple Bowl — 9″ Master Grade Rising Flame Edition

$379.00

Item 20533 — Artist: Ben Balzer

Overview

This Master Grade Spalted Flame Maple bowl is a vivid display of rising flame figure and expressive spalting. The exterior showcases dramatic “flames” climbing upward against the grain, creating the classic visual magic that defines true Master Grade Maple. Inside, the flame continues with exceptional clarity, while the spalting adds personality and contrast. Warm, animated, and full of movement, this bowl captures Maple at its most dynamic and sculptural.

Why This Piece Is Exceptional

Master Grade Flame Maple — dramatic rising flame pattern across the exterior
Expressive spalting — adds character and contrast to the interior figure
Unified grain movement — exterior flame flows naturally into the interior
Warm golden tone — glows beautifully under natural and ambient lighting
One‑of‑a‑kind — no other bowl will share this exact flame and spalting pattern
Functional heirloom — display, serve, or gift with confidence

Dimensions & Details

Diameter: 9.4″ (23.9 cm)
Height: 2.4″ (6.0 cm)
Depth: 1.5″ (3.8 cm)
Weight: 1.1 lbs (514 g)
Item: 20533
Artist: Ben Balzer
Completion Date: 2024
Price: $379.00
Availability: Only 1 available

Collector Notes

This bowl’s rising flame pattern and expressive spalting make it ideal for:

entry table display
curated shelving
centerpiece presentation
warm interior accents
heirloom gifting

Its flame movement is especially striking when placed where light can travel across the surface.

Customer Impressions

Collectors consistently praise Talking Wood Studio bowls for their craftsmanship, grain beauty, and versatility. Reviews highlight their use as centerpieces, serving bowls, decorative accents, and heirloom gifts.

It’s absolutely beautiful! Expert craftsmanship, my wife loved it, we share salads from it several times a week!

Black Walnut Bowl

Looks great on our entry table. Beautiful piece of work.

Stunning centerpiece!

This bowl is exquisite and is a perfect centerpiece on the table as you enter my front door. The craftsmanship is remarkable and highlights the beauty of the grain. Love it!

Bought it as a Christmas gift for my wife. She adores it and is placed where everyone can see it. It has done everything from a decorative piece to candy bowl. Looks great and it's functional. Couldn't be happier with it.

Spalted Flame Maple Bowl — 9″ Master Grade Rising Flame Edition

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