the finish is presently just a coat of natural stain to block moisture absorption

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<br>all of the dark wood on the rim of this bowl is partridgewood --- up close it DOES show a grain pattern; it's not pure black like ebony (the wood itself is dark brown but the finish makes it look black)

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NOTE: this bowl has been finished and is now available on my bowl-sale site:  <a href="http://www.phinds.com/bowls/"><b>www.phinds.com/bowls/</b></a>

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Information on this specific bowl can be seen at: <a href="http://www.phinds.com/bowls/n033/index.htm"> <b>n033</b></a>


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