Handcrafted from fallen Japanese Yews that were planted in the 1940’s at Tyler Arboretum, these bowls are unique with their beautiful grain pattern and deep orange color.

Buddha in the Bowl (photos 1-3): This bowl has a unique deep orange color and cool contrast between the heartwood and sapwood. Conrad believes you can see the face of a Buddha on one side of the bowl. Approximately 5.5”- 5.75” in diameter x 5.25” deep.

Hole Inside of Yew (photos 4-6): The hole in the bottom of the bowl is due to the shape of the outside of the tree. Approximately 10.5” in diameter x 3 1/8” deep.

Yew Too (photos 7-8): Approximately 5” in diameter at its widest part with a 3.75” opening at the top x 3.5” deep.

Japanese Yew bowls that were planted in the 1950s at Tyler Arboretum.

Offshoot (photo 10-13): Approximately 4-4.5" diameter x 1-2" deep.

Archer (photo 10 & 12): 9” in diameter x 5.25" deep

Branch Out (photo 10 & 11: 7.5” in diameter at the top & 5.75” in diameter at the bottom x 4.8-8.5".

Aril (photo 14: 3.25-3.5” in diameter x 2-2.5” deep.

Minima (photo 15): 3.5-3.75” in diameter x 2-2.5” deep. 

Yewse (photos 16 & 17): Approximately 5.75” in diameter at the top & 4” in diameter at the bottom x 5.75" deep.

Carefully sanded and finished with Betty’s Board Butter. Movement in the wood is normal and considered part of its charm. Clean with a damp cloth. Dry immediately. Re-oil occasionally. Yew has some toxic properties so these particular bowls are NOT considered food safe, but they are still lovely for decoration.

If you haven’t been to Tyler Arboretum yet, you should. It’s absolutely magical. One of the oldest arboreta in the northeastern U.S., Tyler Arboretum encompasses 650 acres of renowned plant collections, heritage and champion trees, historic buildings and 17 miles of hiking trails through woodlands, wetlands and meadows. Open to the public 362 days a year.