Carved Bottle in Multi-Layered Glaze, 12.5"h (Ben Owen III) Multi-Layered Glaze Series A great result from the

A great result from the recent wood firing on this melon pitcher

25”w x 6"h

The carved water lines along the sides allow the glaze to flow and blend beautifully

Ben III's layering technique allows a preparatory set-up of a blend of wood ashes

Teadust is a glaze that Chinese potters created while accidentally over-firing earthenware red pots and melting the clay into a puddle

Carved Bottle in Multi-Layered Glaze, 12.5"h (Ben Owen III) Multi-Layered Glaze Series A great result from theBottles are traditional forms that were originally created for the strict purpose of containment. Today, bottle forms are appreciated for their delicate decorative shapes which contrast their organic, primal feel. This Carved Bottle is a classic form made by Ben Owen III and influenced by early Asian forms made during the Tang Dynasty and gourd shapes from nature. The cobalt pigments blended with the Natural Ash Glaze and Yellow Matte Glaze create a