Melon Egg Vase in Cobalt, Yellow Matte, and Ash Glazes, 14.5"h (Ben Owen III) Edo Jar The teapot is thrown on

The teapot is thrown on the potter's wheel and then altered into a melon-like shape to create a unique design

A beautiful addition to a grouping

25”w x 13

The small handles on the shoulder of this Two-Handled Vase embellish the form in a similar approach to the ancient Chinese design work

To prevent scratching

Melon Egg Vase in Cobalt, Yellow Matte, and Ash Glazes, 14.5"h (Ben Owen III) Edo Jar The teapot is thrown onA classic egg shaped vase that has been made for three generations of Bens family, and, is one of the most popular forms that Ben Owen III enjoys creating. This form is heavily influenced by the Mei Peng style vases made early in Chinese clay culture. The addition of the melon lines is created while the clay is still wet on the potter's wheel. The Copper Penny tones on the surface of this vase are a result of an iron and mica enriched clay body along