This vase is made with a single, solid piece of walnut hardwood from a tree that was cut to avoid power line interference in Colts Neck, NJ. It was turned on a wood lathe with the grain oriented lengthwise - one of the photos shows the vase on the lathe before completion.

The vase design is relatively tall (9 inch) by 2-1/4 inch diameter and includes a 60mL capacity fixed glass insert. (Glass insert means you can put a little water in the vase). It’s simple, minimalist design comprises a series of delicate line carvings approximately 1/3 distance from the bottom of the vase set off by two circular lines. The base is set off by a small circular groove to give a sense of solidity in an otherwise slim and light design. Because the vase is rather tall compared to its base, it’s capacity to hold multiple flowers will depend on the size and weight of the flowers and how evenly they are distributed around the vase, but as you can see from the photo, the vase is stable with a large peony flower and a bud.

The vase is finished with a polyurethane coating that is water resistant - after adding water, just wipe the vase with a cloth to avoid staining.