Asian Style Vessel

[Clavico]

A couple of weeks ago, I posted an asian style box but the lid wasn't so great. This is another one in the series in walnut with a ebony finial. It is 7" x 5" and finished with danish oil.
Comments and critque welcomed!

[Bryan Milham]

Clavico,

Nice, I like the shape and what you've done with the lid/roof. The grain pattern you've shown to the front works well.

I think the edges of the lid could be improved if you were to run a plane over them to crisp up the edge, it's something to consider.

Eh, is the finial a blackwood guitar string tensioner or similar?

[Clavico]

Wow, good job! you discoved the viola tensioning peg. I think it works well but maybe too easily recognized. I'll think about those edges, thanks!

Robert

[Les Symonds]

Hi Clavico....I remember writing on your first thread about these vessels and this is so great an improvement. The immediate impact upon opening the photo was of a clearly-oriental structure; and one that's a really pleasant shape, to boot! I agree with Bryan (dr4g0nfly) that the tuning button is a little obvious....do you have any blackwood? I have dozens of small pieces in stock and would happily post a couple to you if you want to have a go at making your own button/finial/

Let me know by private message if you want a piece and i'll post it to you.

Les

[Clavico]

Les,  thanks for the postive comments. The viola peg was just an experiment and isn't glued in. I agree that it would be better to make something of my own but similar. I may have some small pieces stuck somewhere.

Robert

[Bryan Milham]

Clavico,

no - don't replace the viola peg, things like this make a piece.

At best do something with it, can you turn it slightly to taper in the widest part or something.

Change it slightly, in some way, make it yours.

[Roderick Evans]

Hi Clavico

I like this, a definite oriental feel. The shape of the lid sets it off nicely, any chance of a photo of the base? I think the viola peg looks quite quirky, nice to see something different and see you experimenting.

Rod

[Clavico]

This shows a little more of the base. There are three feet and a flat bottom.

[woodndesign]

Robert, you've captured the Asian theme just perfectly, nice details and the viola peg is something completely different, a talking point in fact. Like the piece. Well done.

Cheers  David

[Roderick Evans]

Hi
Thanks for posting another photo, I like the way you've finished the base, overall a very nice piece. I don't recall seeing anything simliar to this, could this be the first one of a series? Keep them coming,
Regards
Rod