This is a beautiful threaded vessel made out of Rainbow Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) with a Asian Satinwood Burl (Lagerstroemia calyculata) threaded cap.
Tulip poplar is the state tree of Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. It is the tallest native tree of Eastern US. The wood is generally a non-described off white,but the heartwood might develop color tints from the various mineral aborbed from the soil. When this happen, we have rainbow poplar. I wonder what type of chemistries were at work to create such a colorful natural stains in this species. This threaded vessel has a simple profile to showcase all the colors of this rainbow. I've added Abalone Inlays for an even more special shimmering effect. Asian Satinwood is often highly figured, specially with curly, fiddleback patterns that shimmer in 3D, like the Abalone .It wasn't called Satinwood for nothing, The lid securely screws in to keep your belongings secure. This will look good anywhere you place it in your home!
Dimension (largest diameter x height): 3-1/4" x 4-1/4"
PLEASE READ:
-- All wood items were hand turned and/or hand threaded on a lathe. Hardwood threaded inserts were used for woods that do not accept threading well
-- The item was sanded to 1200 grid for a mirror finish and sealed with a food-safe varnish, if applicable. For hard, fine grained wood with a natural shine, only wax and oil were applied
-- Each piece offered is a unique item. The design may be repeated but the dimension and wood combination, and or decorative accent will be different.
-- Artist signature and catalog number will be inscribed on the item, if possible
-- I ship via USPS First Class mail (or Priority Mail 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
-- CA sale tax applies (9.25%) for shipping to CA address