Description
This little bowl is made of 100% soapstone and shaped as a small four-legged animal, with pointed ears, an eye marked on its face and a short tail at the back. The body of the animal is the bowl itself: a shallow, rounded hollow runs along its back, so the piece is a little ornament and a useful dish at once. It measures 12.5cm long, 8cm wide and 4.5cm tall, a size that sits comfortably in the palm of a hand, and the brown stone is flecked across its whole surface, which gives it a quiet, natural texture.
As a decorative bowl, it is happiest holding the small things that otherwise go astray. On a dressing table or bedside table it keeps rings, earrings and a watch together overnight; in a hallway it gives house keys a home; on a desk it gathers paperclips and a USB stick. At 4.5cm tall it sits low, so it slips onto a crowded shelf or windowsill without hiding the books or frames behind it. The little animal also makes a thoughtful gift for someone who enjoys a touch of character at home, and it is equally at ease in a modern flat or a country cottage.
Soapstone is a soft natural stone, which is why it lends itself so well to carving, and this piece has a polished finish that gives the surface a gentle sheen and a smooth feel under the fingers. At 0.564KG it has a satisfying weight for its size and feels solid in the hand, never flimsy. For an easy display, set it on a short stack of books with a small plant beside it, or pair it with a candle on a tray, where the brown stone sits happily next to wood, linen and other natural materials.
Specification
| Width |
8cm |
| Length |
12.5cm |
| Height |
4.5cm |
| Material |
100% Soapstone |
| Colour |
Brown |
| Finish |
Polished |
| Weight |
0.564KG |
Frequently Asked
What material is the bowl?
It is made of 100% soapstone, a soft natural stone, finished with a polish that gives it a smooth feel and a gentle sheen.
How big is the Vigo bowl?
It is 12.5cm long, 8cm wide and 4.5cm tall, small enough for a dressing table, a bedside table or a narrow shelf.
What is the best use for this bowl?
It is a decorative bowl, well suited to rings, earrings, a watch, house keys or paperclips, and it also works on its own as a small ornament.
How heavy is the bowl?
It weighs 0.564KG, which gives it a solid, weighty feel for a piece only 12.5cm long and 8cm wide.
How is the animal shaped?
It is a small four-legged animal with pointed ears, an eye marked on its face and a short tail, with the shallow bowl set into its back.