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I made this urn for a friend. It is spalted maple, hard maple and oak with epoxy accents. I was told that the young lady that passed liked cherry blossoms and that was the original design. But, as I was working on the flowers, a dragonfly wandered into my shop and after looking up the symbolism of them both, they very much needed to be together on this piece. The second picture shows it glowing in the dark.

CHERRY BLOSSOM- Fleeting Nature of Life (Mono no aware): The brief and beautiful bloom of cherry blossoms, followed by their quick departure, is a powerful symbol of the transient nature of life. This appreciation for the beauty and sadness of impermanence is known as mono no aware.

DRAGONFLY-new beginnings, transformation, and the importance of living in the present moment. Dragonflies are also seen as messengers from the spiritual realm, offering guidance.