Lidded box/Hollow form with finial.

[Brian Greb]

Here is a project I've worked on for the last 2 days. It's a lidded box with a twist... the lid is a hollow form with finial. I thought it was a unique concept... maybe its not but I like how it turned out. I also did some carving on the bottom half of the "bowl". The project is Black & White Ebony (or "Royal Ebony), and quilted eucalyptus... oh and a little maple accent. It stands 9.25" tall and is 4.5" in diameter.

I have included pictures as follows: Front(looking down), front(head on), separated, bottoms, and carved detail.

As always C&C are welcome.
Thanks for looking
Brian

[Tony De Masi]

I like that quite a bit Brian. Do the carved figures on the bottom have any significance?

Tony

[Brian Greb]

I like that quite a bit Brian. Do the carved figures on the bottom have any significance?

Tony

The individual symbols have no meaning on their own but the whole carving is a stylized solar ring... eye of god, or the watcher. Many ancient civilizations made tribute to the sun as a god. I just thought it would look cool on this piece.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Those are some nice turnings. Really like that spalted wood.

[John Keeton]

Brian, most may not appreciate all of the different steps you went through with this turning - quite an accomplishment!! And, a nice piece of wood, to boot!

[David E Keller]

Interesting idea and nice execution... It obviously took a lot of work to crank that piece out.

It's a little busy for my taste, but I really appreciate the idea and execution.

[Baxter Smith]

Like the spalted wood and it looks like it was quite an involved process to complete!

[kenneth walker]

Very nice. I like how all the pieces come together. Ken

[Cathy Schaewe]

Pretty piece. What's the finish?

[Brian Greb]

Pretty piece. What's the finish?

Mylands high build friction polish