A small rustic wooden bowl or dish made from a natural wood slice with visible grain and bark, photographed on a clean light gray to white studio background.

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A small rustic wooden bowl or dish made from a natural wood slice with visible grain and bark, photographed on a clean light gray to white studio background.
  • A small rustic wooden bowl or dish made from a natural wood slice with visible grain and bark, photographed on a clean light gray to white studio background.
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  • A small rustic wooden bowl with a rough, bark-like exterior and a smooth, hollowed interior, shown on a neutral gray gradient background.
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  • A small rustic wooden bowl or dish made from a natural wood slice with visible grain and bark, photographed on a clean light gray to white studio background.
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  • A small rustic wooden bowl with a rough, bark-like exterior and a smooth, hollowed interior, shown on a neutral gray gradient background.
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Ironwood Healed Branch Knot with Brass Inlay

RETAINED — NORDKRAFT COLLECTION

THE STORY

Formed from the densest and hardest native tree in Canada - aptly called “Ironwood”, this small vessel has a compact, almost stone-like character. Harvested from a long-fallen specimen, the exterior has shed its bark to expose the now weathered cambium, with its unique swirls and patterns on full display.

The creamy, warmly tinted sapwood and dense structure are contrasted by this exterior, and complemented by brass set into the heartwood’s void, giving the piece the character of something forged rather than simply carved.

THE MATERIAL
The natural characteristics of the wood from which the piece was formed.

Species
Canada Ironwood/Eastern Hop-Hornbeam

Scientific Name
Ostrya virginiana

Estimated Age
40-50 Years

Origin
Laurentian Forest, South-eastern Ontario

Formation
Healed Branch Knot

Natural Occurrence
Very Rare

Growth Characteristics

  • Extreme Density
  • Compressed Grain
  • Deepened Heartwood
  • Naturally Aged Exterior
  • Checks / Fissures

Chatoyancy
Moderate

THE PROCESS
The methods and materials used to reveal, shape and complete the form.

Wood Treatment
None

Metal Inlay
Brass

Gemstone Inlay
None

Epoxy Inlay
Clear

Epoxy Transition
Distinct

Final Surface
3000 Grit, Hand-burnished

Finish
Pure Tung Oil & Renaissance Wax

Finish Feel
Natural / Tactile

Exterior Style
Cambium Edge

Completed Form
Sculptural Vessel

THE RECORD
The catalogue details specific to this piece.

Year Created
2026

Scale
Small

Weight
229g

Dimensions (L x W x H, inches)
4.75 x 3.5 x 2.25

Provenance
Nordkraft No. 014

Status
Retained

ONE OF ONE
This piece will never be reproduced. Its wood formation, grain, coloration and combination of materials are unique to this sculpture.

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