The Cast Naturals collection highlights our skills to take an innovative material and make it feel as if it sprang from nature. The burled bronze bowl is made of composite that has been molded to look like a piece of burled wood that took nature eons to create and then covered in a handsome bronze finish. The advantage of having a decorative accessory made from this durable material is that it will long outlast its natural counterparts pulled from the forest floor. This piece is the perfect representation of the Phillips Collection ethos: modern organic. This item is finished using real bronze powder, making it not only appear bronze but also take on the properties of real bronze. Please note if this item is used outdoors or exposed to water, the finish will develop a patina.