he cherry wood here has been top-finished in semi-gloss          lacquer.      The gloss has been toned down some, and a bit of sheen left to complement the brass inside the cage.
  The subject is two chrysanthemums; one on the front and the other on the reverse.   Blooms have been left out of the depiction to give the leaves a chance to receive the attention their form deserves.   Each leaf displaying a different  movement as the wind rips through them.  
  A few buds are present to suggest what will come later in the season.     

Base Detail
Base Detail on Reverse
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Photos on this page by Hap Sakwa