Description
This round bowl is fashioned from genuine natural horn, a material valued for its resilience and distinctive character. In days long past, horn was carefully heated and shaped by skilled smiths and craftsmen into drinking vessels and bowls that could endure daily use while showcasing the organic patterns inherent to the material. Each bowl bears its own unique swirls and shades, a testament to the horn’s natural origin, making every piece truly one of a kind. Such bowls were commonly used during Viking and Medieval feasts, holding mead, ale, or hearty stews at gatherings and celebrations.
- Measures approximately 7″ across
Fun fact: In medieval times, large round horn bowls were sometimes used not only for eating but also in ceremonial toasts, where the ringing sound of horn against horn added to the festive spirit of the occasion.
