{"product_id":"antique-lacquer-spice-bowl","title":"Antique Hand-Carved Solid Wood \u0026 Lacquer Spice Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Swat Valley in N.W.Pakistan  near the Afghan border is the gateway to Central Asia and the Himalayas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thick forests of these mountains historically offered a very rare and sought after commodity in Asia…Hardwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuildings, doors, and furniture were all carved from solid wood. Utilitarian objects included plates, bowls, spoons and containers were also made this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legacy of this carving culture is world renowned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique large example of an antique spice bowl held rare spices and  is covered in layers of lacquer and with designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deep rich patina and the wear are signs of great age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge:100 Years+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 101\/2” diameter x 41\/4” t\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecollected on my travels\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EarthHeart\u0026Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47015504380191,"sku":"","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/7810\/6655\/files\/A15058E4-20D1-40D0-A972-028213960B85.jpg?v=1697216254","url":"https:\/\/earthheartandart.com\/products\/antique-lacquer-spice-bowl","provider":"C.Brooks \u0026 Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}