XL Handmade Briar Burl Wood Urn: Blue Mineral & gold Inlay, Azurite lid (330 c.i.)

Dimensions:
diameter 10 1/4 ”, 26 cm
height 11 4/5 “, 30 cm
capacity 330 c.i., 5,5 liter

This urn can hold around 100 % of the ashes of an adult or from 2 small adults. Please check the capacity you need.

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I have fallen in love with Briar burls. It happened on my holiday a while ago. Normally I use wood reclaimed from near my shop. But this football-sized tubers are harvested at the age of 30 to 60 years in Portugal. The wood is light brown to reddish brown, often beautifully figured and very hard. And therefor a challenge but also very rewarding to turn on my lathe.

The burls from my new supplier are uncooked and therefor there are quite a lot of cracks in the wood. That offers a perfect opportunity to create a spectacular piece of art. When I create a new piece I first start to thoroughly examine the wood for the possible designs. I decide how to mount it on my lathe and then start turning. The wood is leading me to the best possible shape.

I love the combination of blue and wood. I had bought this beautiful sparkling Azurite sun on the annual mineral fair. Normally an Azurite sun is attached to the mother stone. But this is a perfect solitaire Azurite sun. So I wanted that delicate stone to shine on top of this exceptional beautiful large piece. I made a ring to present it as a jewel. The cracks and voids in the urn are inlayed with blue minerals and gold.

The color blue has many different meanings. It is the color of the sky and the ocean. In most cultures blue symbolizes sorrow, but it also represents inspiration and wisdom. It can be a calming color as well. Wood combined with blue makes me dream about heaven and earth. It is a powerful statement of beauty and pure nature. I am very thankful for this tribute to the life of someone who loved nature.

The urn is finished with high gloss lacquer. You can clean it with a damp or dry cloth.

Import tax is 10% for customers living in the USA. DHL has its own customs and will collect this for your government. You will receive an email from DHL for payment. I can also pay this for you and add it to the price. If you would like more information please send me a message.

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