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Overview
A hand-painted bowl made from a cut section of genuine ostrich eggshell, shown with its black metal stand. The inside is painted in a giraffe-pattern design, with brown, rust and ochre patches divided by cream lines. The outside keeps the natural cream shell surface with its fine pores, and the rim is finished with a thin cream band. The stand has a round ring raised on three scrolled legs with hammered, flattened ends, and the bowl lifts out. It makes a warm accent for a coffee table, shelf, mantel or display cabinet. For decorative use only.
Background
Ostrich eggshell has long been used for decorative containers and craft work, and painted animal-pattern pieces like this one are a popular decorative form. This bowl is unmarked and unsigned. The bowl and stand are separate pieces.
Condition
Good pre-owned condition with no cracks or chips. There are a few small surface marks, including a thin dark mark on the outside of the shell and some tiny light specks on the painted interior, and the stand shows light finish wear. Please see all photos.
Dimensions & Weight
Measures about 6 x 3.6 x 6 inches (W x H x D), or 15.2 x 9.1 x 15.2 cm, with the bowl in its stand. The bowl and stand together weigh 12.1 oz (about 343 g).
Shipping
Free standard shipping within the US, packed securely.
