Description
This small footed bowl is fashioned from natural horn, a material long esteemed across ancient and medieval lands for its resilience and distinctive character. Horn, when warmed carefully, becomes pliable enough to shape into vessels that serve both practical and ornamental purposes. The gentle shifts in color and grain you see are not flaws but the natural story of the horn itself, each one telling a unique tale of the beast it came from. Bowls such as this would have been familiar sights at Viking feasts and medieval tables alike, holding modest servings of food or drink where utility and craftsmanship walked hand in hand. Please Note: Because this is crafted from natural horn, each bowl’s color and pattern will vary.
Bowl: Approximately 5-1/2″ across x 3-1/2″ tall
Horn was prized not only for its toughness but also for its capacity to be polished to a fine, smooth finish, which made it resistant to moisture and well suited for daily use. Fun fact: In some medieval households, using a horn bowl during a meal was thought to invite good fortune and protection to those gathered around the table.
