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The stepped foot, shallow dish profile and use of layered wood correspond closely to known works associated with this designer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"796\"\u003eDesign and Form\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"853\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eCircular top with pronounced concentric ring pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eRaised on a low, stepped pedestal foot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"961\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eCalm, balanced proportions suitable for both use and display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eThe visual effect resembles tree growth rings, emphasizing material rather than decoration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eThe piece is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003elathe turned\u003c\/strong\u003e from laminated wood (based on visible circular tool symmetry and layered edge structure).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eMaterial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eWood\u003c\/strong\u003e: Likely \u003cstrong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003elaminated birch plywood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003eBirch was the dominant material in Finnish 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The cut slots around the body add rhythm and shadow, almost like feathers or sun rays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"960\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eDesigner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eDesigned by Paavo Asikainen, Finland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003eDesigner: Paavo Asikainen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003eHeight: 21.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eOrigin: Finland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eDate: 1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003eMaterial: turned and painted wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eFunction: figurine and napkin holder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eColor: gold finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eVintage condition with age related surface wear and small marks visible on the painted finish. 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The form reads as a standing bird: a round head with pointed beak on a long, tapering neck, set above a disc-shaped body and pedestal foot. 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Its broad low form is built from many visible layers of laminated wood, creating a dense sequence of fine horizontal lines across the entire surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe material gives the bowl much of its character. As the curved body cuts through the laminated layers, the pattern changes continuously, making the construction itself part of the design. The result is visually rich, with the warm natural tones of the wood emphasized by the rounded profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinnish Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaavo Asikainen worked with wood as both a functional material and a source of form. 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