I turned this tall bowl from a fresh cut live oak log. The vessel was oriented in the log so as to display the prominent rays in a symmetrical pattern aligned with undulating distortion at the rim. Vessel was turned in one session, then air dried for a few weeks. Color is from Fiebing black dye, and finish is 3 coats of Danish oil. This is one of my many attempts to achieve good quality without sanding. (OK, I did sand the base flat after air drying). Height 5", Width 6".