This is a unique wood turned vessel made out of California Wild Lilac Burl (Ceanothus thrysiflorus). Also known as Blue Blossom, this drought tolerant native shrub is a popular landscaping species. While chaparoning a field trip with my 3rd grader, I learned that the American Indian used the flower of this tree as soap: put a small amount of the dried flower in your palm, wet it a bit with water, then rub your hands together and the concoction foams up into a fine lather! Will send you a small bag of dried flower with the vessel's purchase so you can try it out. The pinkish hard, heavy wood, however, is not often utilized for woodwork because these trees grow in a knobby, contorted way, and the wood split badly while drying. My luck again when my next door neighbor cleaned out their back slope and threw away a few very old specimens, only the portions closest to the root are large enough for turning. This vessell contains everything typical of this timber: knots, burly grow, bark inclusions, cracks and voids..they combine to produce a visually complex entity. One of a kind collector item!

Dimension (largest diameter x height): 5" x 2-3/4"

PLEASE READ:
-- All wooden items were hand turned and/or hand threaded on a lathe 
-- The item was sanded to 800 grid for a smooth finish and sealed with a food-safe lacque to showcase the natural wood color(s)
-- Each piece offered is a unique item. The design may be repeated but the dimension, wood combination, and or decorative accent will be different
-- Artist signature and catalog number will be inscribed on the item, if possible
-- I ship within 2 business days via USPS First Class mail (~1 week in transit) or Priority Mail (1 to 3 days) if requested. Combined shipping is the highest shipping cost plus $2 for each additional item. Free shipping for 5 or more items purchased at the same time. Contact me for rush shipping/rush order.
--CA sale tax applies