The vase is turned from cherry wood and has been darkened through ammonia fuming, which brings out darker and deeper tones than untreated cherry. The shape is round with a slight constriction towards the top.
It was turned from wet wood, which has since dried and moved. As the shape settled, cracks appeared in the surface. The cracks are filled with brass, which does not hide but highlights and gilds the wood's natural imperfections.
