Carved cup in engraved wood – floral decoration and geometric handles

A raw and warm piece, this large hand-carved wooden bowl seduces with its organic allure and uniqueness. Its oval body, fashioned from a single mass of wood, rests on two oblong openwork handles, forming a sculptural base as functional as it is aesthetic. The exterior is adorned with a delicate engraved floral motif, whose leaves and petals are highlighted in a deep green, a subtle contrast with the golden grain of the wood. The gouged base testifies to the craftsmanship, as do the small irregularities left visible – scars of its manufacture and its history. Perfect as a centerpiece, a pocket emptier or simply an object of contemplation, this piece evokes both folk arts and an assumed rustic modernity. Dimensions: Height: 11 cm. Length: 46 cm. Width: 22 cm. Weight: 0.98 kg. Period: Probably second half of the 20th century.