Jatoba Bowl — 13″ Sapwood Rim Edition

Item 11217 — Artist: Ben Balzer Overview This Jatoba bowl tells the full story of the tree it came from. A natural band of sapwood traces the upper rim, offering a pale, creamy contrast against the wood’s signature deep orange-red heartwood beneath. It is the bowl’s beauty mark — a quiet, organic accent that makes this piece instantly recognizable and entirely its own. Bold in color, refined in form, and unmistakably one of a kind. Why This Piece Is Exceptional Natural sapwood on rim — a creamy beauty mark that highlights the heartwood’s depth Rich Jatoba heartwood — deep orange-red tones that intensify under light Conversation-starting character — the sapwood detail gives this bowl a story to tell Smooth, commanding surface — polished to draw the eye and hold it One-of-a-kind — no other Jatoba bowl will share this exact grain and sapwood line Sculptural heirloom — crafted to be admired for generations Dimensions & Details Diameter: 13.1″ (33.4 cm) Height: 3.7″ (9.3 cm) Depth: 2.7″ (6.9 cm) Weight: 4.4 lbs (1978 g) Item: 11217 Artist: Ben Balzer Completion Date: 2026 Price: $449.00 Availability: Only 1 available Collector Notes This bowl’s sapwood rim and bold heartwood make it ideal for: dining table centerpieces entry table focal points gallery or showroom display warm-toned interior accents heirloom gifting Its surface is especially striking under warm ambient or directional lighting, where the contrast between sapwood and heartwood becomes most vivid. Customer Impressions Collectors consistently praise Talking Wood Studio bowls for their craftsmanship, grain beauty, and versatility — from decorative display to treasured sculptural pieces.