Gourd Vase in Patina Green, 5.75"h (Ben Owen III) Chinese Blue Glaze The curvature of the vase

The curvature of the vase provides a lovely accent for crystal growth

while a high concentration of the pigment copper tints both the crystals and background a brilliant green

with 4" vase opening  Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting

Ash glazes allow us to “let the kiln be the paintbrush” by relying on the wood-firing process as the glazing agent

You can find the traditional forms and shapes of Ben Owen Sr

Gourd Vase in Patina Green, 5.75"h (Ben Owen III) Chinese Blue Glaze The curvature of the vaseThis vase is a result of visual influences from the natural environment. Ben Owen III often looks to nature and the world around him to create forms that provide the simplicity of shape before he refines the form with elegance on the potters wheel. This vase is a great example of the blend of Bens copper glaze and the natural ash accumulation from the wood firing process. With an intriguing blend of art decorative glazing and a primal approach to