{"product_id":"carved-wood-large-solid-kiaat-lidded-bowl","title":"Carved Wood: Large Solid Kiaat Lidded Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eInfuse your interior layouts with the rich sculptural warmth of this large-scale hand-turned wooden tureen bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasterfully lathed from a substantial single block of solid indigenous South African Kiaat hardwood, it highlights an expansive, continuous ribbon of striking wild grain figures and interlocking golden-brown chatoyancy. The generous, bulbous form features a stepped rim configuration designed to receive a matching custom-fitted lid, which is crowned by an integrated architectural finial knob. Neither too heavy nor too light, this highly versatile vintage wooden masterwork acts as a commanding tactile focal feature for minimal organic tablescapes, rustic kitchen islands, or mid-century sideboard displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiaat (Pterocarpus angolensis) is a highly prized indigenous hardwood of Southern Africa, celebrated by master woodworkers for its structural stability, natural resistance to moisture warping, and high contrast grain patterns ranging from deep chocolate browns to honey gold. The continuous horizontal grain alignment and clean internal contours confirm that this substantial piece was lathed by a skilled studio craftsman utilizing traditional single-block faceplate turning techniques. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Intended Use: Premium decorative lidded fruit bowl or warm countertop dry storage container. Alternate Suggested Use: Statement mantle sculpture, tactile entryway catchall bowl, or natural centrepiece accent for interior styling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shift2ThriftVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46992376955078,"sku":"Listing 088-August-2026","price":950.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/2163\/2198\/files\/Vintage_Turned_South_African_Wood_Bowl_2.jpg?v=1788104539","url":"https:\/\/shift2thriftvintage.co.za\/products\/carved-wood-large-solid-kiaat-lidded-bowl","provider":"Shift2ThriftVintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}