Ancient Bog Oak from Ukraine project block with carbon dating certificate 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 6

Ancient Bog Oak project block – 1-1/2" square × 6" long

Discover our Ancient Bog Oak project blocks from Ukraine — a truly rare and historic material. These blocks are cut from oak that is more than 5,400 years old (circa 3400 BCE).

Each block includes a certificate confirming that the wood has been independently carbon dated in Canada by Université Laval in Quebec.

What are the dimensions of this project block?

Each block measures approximately 1-1/2" square × 6" long. This size is ideal for a wide range of small turning projects including kitchen project handles, bottle stoppers, larger ornaments, pill holder and lighter key rings. 

What makes Ancient Bog Oak so unique?

• Ancient origin: Bog oak is preserved underground or beneath riverbeds for thousands of years in oxygen-free conditions, typically 3 to 7 metres deep.
  Distinctive colour and hardness: Over centuries, tannins in the oak react with iron salts in the soil, producing rich, dark tones and a dense, durable structure.
  Rare and collectible: Every block carries a story spanning millennia, making each finished piece a true conversation starter.

Whether you’re a professional woodturner or a hobbyist, Ancient Bog Oak turns smoothly, finishes beautifully, and offers deep, lustrous colour. Create a project that is not just functional, but a tangible piece of human history.

Price is per block in Canadian dollars.