Wildwood Gallery

Woodturning by Robbie Graham

Amphora

Materials: Walnut, copper and tussock grass.
Length: 405mm (16")
Diam: 150mm (6")
Wall thickness: 5mm (3/16") to 12mm (1/2")
$950 US $1250 NZ SOLD

The vessel is three sided using three centres top and bottom. It has a Greek influence for Greek category in the Kawerau Woodskills Festival Woodturning exhibition, September 2006. The piece recieved 1st prize.

The copper handles are turned on the lathe then bent and a patina added. The pattern around the top is based on a Greek motif.

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