This unique, one of a kind one-of-a-kind platter / bowl is smooth and soft with beautiful grain patterns and rich natural colors (no stains or artificial colors added).  It measures 19.5 x 19 x 3.75’’ tall, 3.86 lbs.    
… A smooth, satin, oil based finish seals this bowl and a food grade mineral oil protects it so it can hold food and display anything but liquids or moist items.   
.… Shipping:  This item will be shipped in a box.  I expect it to take 3-5 days to ship and I will email you with a tracking number when it has been sent.  
… Local Pick Up: BEFORE BUYING, if you're in the Portland, Oregon, area and wish to pick up this item in person, contact me via email (or 503-307-8292) BEFORE PURCHASE so I can reduce the shipping size/weight to 1# and reserve the item for you.  You would pay as if it weighed 1 lb., and I will reimburse that cost. 
… See my FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) for information on custom orders, shipping, care instructions, videos, etc.    
… The special SKU ID for this item is:  711-B driftwood bowl 19".   
Care of your Valuable Art piece:    
1.  The beauty of your art piece will best be maintained by periodically gently removing dust with a very soft brush on a vacuum cleaner or a very lightly dampened cloth, and perhaps occasionally rejuvenating the finish with a very light coat of Howard Butcher Block (a tasteless and odorless mix of food grade mineral oil & natural waxes) or, if it won't be holding food, use Howard’s Feed-N-Wax (a blend of beeswax, Brazilian carnauba wax, mineral oil, and orange oil).    
2. The wood for this sculpture was cured until it reached a moisture content like that in most homes.  In some pieces, natural cracks have been filled and others have been retained to enhance the sculpture's design.  Over time cracks may change because residential and office humidity levels vary considerably, as do areas of the country.  
3. Your art piece should NOT be displayed in direct sunlight (no wood likes direct sun) because strong light will fade it's rich colors.  
4. Display this treasure where it will be protected from chemicals and moisture. 
5. If you have specific questions, feel free to contact me.