A quality carved Marsden Flower pounamu lotus flower bowl by Richard Anderson, the undulating rim of elegant sinuous form, raised ribs radiate from the central stem base, the dark tone with pale and orange tinged highlights. Carved from a river cobble. Note: Richard Anderson's carvings have been recognised by Maori tohunga (priests) as being guided by the carvers of old. He is of Tainui Ngati Kahungunu descent and is recognised as one of N.Z.'s best carvers. 17 cm x 13.8 cm x 6.5 cm