{"product_id":"malachite-decorative-bowl-with-gold-rim","title":"Malachite Bowl with Gold Rim — Polished Stone Catchall for Altar \u0026 Vanity","description":"\u003cp\u003eMalachite does not do subtle. The banding runs in concentric rings of green on green, no two bowls alike, and against a gold rim the effect is closer to jewellery than homeware. This one is eight inches across and two deep — generous enough to be useful, handsome enough that it never looks like storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes from the Democratic Republic of Congo, the source of the world's finest malachite. Carving a bowl this size from banded stone means working with the pattern rather than against it, which is why the rings land where they do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished malachite with a gold rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Democratic Republic of Congo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8\" x 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcentric green banding, unique to each piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative — not intended for food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips within 3 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as a landing place: rings at the end of the day, tumbled stones between grids, a folded intention slip, incense ash before it goes outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn an altar it makes a good offering dish — dry offerings only, since standing water is not kind to malachite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWipe with a dry or barely damp cloth. Skip soap, vinegar, and any acidic cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eMalachite bowl or selenite plate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37\"\u003eMalachite bowl\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37\"\u003eSelenite plate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eLook\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eBold green banding, gold rim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eSoft translucent white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e2 inches, holds objects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eFlat surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eRings, stones, offerings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eLaying out jewellery and crystals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eKeep dry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eKeep dry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E);color:#f4f1ea;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;margin:28px 0\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e;margin:0 0 10px\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003eNever let water sit in it. Malachite is a copper carbonate and dislikes moisture and acids — a dry cloth is the whole cleaning routine, and it will keep its gloss for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; answers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is the bowl?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e8 inches across and 2 inches deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the malachite come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Democratic Republic of Congo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a decorative piece and should not be used for food or drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the pattern match the photograph?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe banding is natural, so every bowl is different. The photographs show the style and quality you can expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eDry cloth only. 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