Brown Mallee Burl
This superbly hand finished burl has the natural live edge left on as has the stem of the branch where the burl grew, very rare and very unique. The burl has been handcrafted in the Blue Mountains of Australia using traditional methods and exhibits the unusual and most striking and unique interlocking figure of a Mallee Burl.
A tree burl is caused when the tree defends itself from attack by insects, bacteria or fungi by secreting different layers material from inside the tree to cover and isolate the incursion.
The resultant burl has twisted and intermeshing grain with dynamic and striking contrasting vein line patterns with a distinctive and characteristic spiky and knobbly texture of a burl exterior.
The burl weighs approximately 3 Kg, is some 520 mm long 209 mm wide and has a 85 mm depth.
The burl and been finished and sealed with Teak Oil to ensure a hard durable workable surface.
This large bowl/platter is a perfect gift and ideal for everyday use or as a most unusual visual and conversation piece at entertainment events or a simply a stunning display item.
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