Wood library / Korean woods
Pear
Pear
Even, fine-textured wood traditionally used for printing blocks, rulers and small objects.
WOODWAY MAGAZINEIts even, fine texture made it useful for printing blocks, rulers and small objects.
Pinkish-brown boards.
- Scientific name
- Pyrus spp.
- Origin
- Korea
- Colour
- Pinkish brown
- Characteristics
- Even, fine grain · Pinkish brown
- Suggested uses
- Printing blocks · Small objects · Serving pieces · Carving
Colour, figure, knots and cracks vary even within the same species. Check photographs, condition and usable dimensions of the actual piece before ordering.
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