The wood turnings included in this group are based, in part, on traditional vessel and other usefulware forms.
Four Cups & Stand: Jingdezhen
Turned, gilt & lacquered wood
Lace wood, tiger maple, pink ivory, walnut, maple. Leaf: 22ct gold, variegated gold. Black Lacquer.
Stand: 8″ square; tallest cup height: 3″
Available for purchase
Vortex
Turned & gilt wood
Big leaf maple, 22ct gold leaf. Steel stand.
Length: 7 3/4″; Diameter: 5″
Available for purchase
Covered Cup: Burled
Turned & stained wood
Big leaf maple, lacquer
Height: 4 5/8″
Available for purchase
Covered Jar
Turned wood
Brazilian cherry, big leaf maple burl
Height: 4″
Private collection, Arizona
Teabowl & Saucer
Turned wood
Tiger maple, cocobolo
Teabowl height: 1 3/4″; saucer diameter: 4 3/8″
Available for purchase
Ringed Beaker
Turned wood
Pink ivory
Height: 3″
Private collection
Plate
Turned wood
Curly maple
8″ X 8″
Private collection, Toronto, Canada
Covered Cup: Red Crackle
Turned and gilt wood
Walnut, crotch walnut, maple, variegated copper leaf, red stain, “crackled” shellac
Height: 7″
Available for purchase
Holy Grail
Turned and painted wood
Tulip poplar, paint, stain
Height: 7 1/2″
Available for purchase
