This hollow form it turned from a nicely figured piece of white ash (Fraxinus americana). It has been double dyed to really accentuate the beauty and depth of the grain - first navy, and then royal blue. After the dye, the body was coated with several coats of high gloss lacquer. This hollow form features an ebonized hornbeam () lid that is elegant yet understated. The lid is attached to the hollow form using threads cut directly into the wood. A textured pattern was applied to the inside of the lid and highlighted with gold gilding to provide a little surprise when hollow form is opened.