There is no doubt that this is a pretty big bowl. After all it is 4 ¾” high with a diameter of 11 ¾” and a depth of 3 ¾”. The bottom is fairly thick to keep the structural integrity of the wood. Mountain cedar has a lot of gaps in the wood so one must accommodate that with more thickness. This bowl is gonna be great as a display bowl for nuts and fruits. As it is a highly aromatic wood it should not be used for direct food contact. So please use it for items that have shells or peels and such. As this bowl will not hold liquids, I could only estimate the volume at ¾ gallon. The wood was sealed with two coats of food grade walnut oil. It takes two coats to seal cedar as it absorbs it fast. Then it was finished with a mix of walnut oil and shellac very heavy on the shellac. Using this combination gives the bowl a nice hard long lasting natural finish. You will find all kinds of defects in this wood which is rather common with it. I purposely left one area open where a piece of bark and soft wood came out while sanding. If you are one who loves rustic pieces, then this bowl should get a nice hard serious look from you. For more info on this bowl:
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