Pomelle Sapele Bowl — 11″ Master Grade Quilted Edition

Item 11470 — Artist: Ben Balzer Overview This Master Grade Pomelle Sapele bowl is a commanding, full-figured statement piece — defined by its all-over quilted figure and the luminous chatoyance that animates every surface. The pomelle pattern blankets the interior, rim, and base in a continuous rippling glow, while the sidewalls reveal a warm, colorful shimmer that shifts with the light. At this scale, the figure doesn't whisper — it resonates. It's bold, sculptural, and crafted to anchor a room for generations. *This bowl is extremely rare* Why This Piece Is Exceptional Full-coverage quilted pomelle — continuous three-dimensional movement across the interior, rim, and base Chatoyant sidewalls — a colorful, shifting glow that adds depth and contrast at grand scale Warm reddish-brown palette — classic Sapele richness with exceptional figure density Centerpiece-scale form — dramatic presence to command a dining table, console, or gallery surface One-of-a-kind — no other bowl will share this exact quilted pattern or chatoyant character Functional heirloom — crafted to be used, admired, and passed down for generations Dimensions & Details Diameter: 10.6″ (27.0 cm) Height: 3.7″ (9.3 cm) Depth: 2.8″ (7.2 cm) Weight: 2.5 lbs (1140 g) Item: 11470 Artist: Ben Balzer Completion Date: 2026 Price: $899.00 Availability: Only 1 available Collector Notes This bowl's all-over quilted figure and luminous chatoyance make it ideal for: dramatic centerpiece display dining tables, consoles, and entry halls gallery and design studio settings heirloom gifting at a significant occasion spaces where presence and figure command attention Its chatoyant shimmer is especially striking under soft, directional lighting. Customer Impressions Collectors consistently praise Talking Wood Studio bowls for their craftsmanship, grain beauty, and versatility — from decorative display to everyday functional use.