Natural petrified wood bowl from Indonesia from Indonesia- 1745.19 g

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Natural petrified wood bowl from Indonesia, weight 1,745 g, size 173 x 148 x 45 mm, with agate and quartz veining.

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This monumental bowl made of petrified wood is a true masterpiece of geological history. It originates from Indonesia, one of the world’s most renowned regions for fossilized wood of exceptional quality. Its organic form recalls the tree’s former vitality, while the smoothly polished surface in finely nuanced brown, cream, and beige tones reveals the ancient grain.

Particularly fascinating are the fine, sometimes crystalline veins of agate and quartz that weave through the wood fossil like geological works of art. These inclusions glint subtly in the light, adding depth and a regal complexity to the already impressive structure of the bowl. Each line, every grain tells the story of millions of years of Earth’s history, captured in a piece that today finds new meaning as a functional and at the same time decorative object.

Petrified wood results from a natural silicification process, in which organic material is gradually replaced by minerals and transformed into stone over long periods. Thus this bowl is not only a unique beauty but also a witness to a world that existed long before us.

Whether as a central design piece in a stylish interior, as a museum focal point, or as a special collectible, this bowl expresses earth connection, durability, and natural elegance. Its unique blend of form, color, history, and structure makes it a highlight for anyone seeking the extraordinary.

Stone: Natural large petrified wood bowl from Indonesia - Interwoven with distinctive agate/quartz veins
Weight: 1745.19 g
Size: 173x148x45mm
Treatment: None
Origin: Indonesia

It is a fossil wood dating back 200 million years, all parts from a log or branches have been silicified, meaning that organic components were little by little replaced by silicon in the form of jasper, chalcedony and more rarely opal. Without the organic parts, all the living matter was replaced by stone : there are growth rings, cell separations, almost like worm cracks.
Its features are those of the mineral that would have pseudo-transformed the wood : the silicon.
And that’s what we call a "petrified wood" in the common language.

The disclaimer about the healing properties
as previously given :
It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties.
We und Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for these suggested attributes which have no scientific
evidence and cannot be considered a substitute for traditional medical treatment.

This monumental bowl made of petrified wood is a true masterpiece of geological history. It originates from Indonesia, one of the world’s most renowned regions for fossilized wood of exceptional quality. Its organic form recalls the tree’s former vitality, while the smoothly polished surface in finely nuanced brown, cream, and beige tones reveals the ancient grain.

Particularly fascinating are the fine, sometimes crystalline veins of agate and quartz that weave through the wood fossil like geological works of art. These inclusions glint subtly in the light, adding depth and a regal complexity to the already impressive structure of the bowl. Each line, every grain tells the story of millions of years of Earth’s history, captured in a piece that today finds new meaning as a functional and at the same time decorative object.

Petrified wood results from a natural silicification process, in which organic material is gradually replaced by minerals and transformed into stone over long periods. Thus this bowl is not only a unique beauty but also a witness to a world that existed long before us.

Whether as a central design piece in a stylish interior, as a museum focal point, or as a special collectible, this bowl expresses earth connection, durability, and natural elegance. Its unique blend of form, color, history, and structure makes it a highlight for anyone seeking the extraordinary.

Stone: Natural large petrified wood bowl from Indonesia - Interwoven with distinctive agate/quartz veins
Weight: 1745.19 g
Size: 173x148x45mm
Treatment: None
Origin: Indonesia

It is a fossil wood dating back 200 million years, all parts from a log or branches have been silicified, meaning that organic components were little by little replaced by silicon in the form of jasper, chalcedony and more rarely opal. Without the organic parts, all the living matter was replaced by stone : there are growth rings, cell separations, almost like worm cracks.
Its features are those of the mineral that would have pseudo-transformed the wood : the silicon.
And that’s what we call a "petrified wood" in the common language.

The disclaimer about the healing properties
as previously given :
It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties.
We und Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for these suggested attributes which have no scientific
evidence and cannot be considered a substitute for traditional medical treatment.

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Main mineral
Natural petrified wood bowl from Indonesia
Mineral form
from Indonesia
Weight
1745.19 g
Country of origin
Indonesia
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