Carved Urn in Salt Glaze, 4.5"h (Pots From The Past) Mirror Black Glaze Made by Ben Owen Sr

Made by Ben Owen Sr

This low-profile Serving Bowl is a unique style that is influenced by clay forms created in ancient Chinese culture as well as Korean culture

The distinctive Cloud Blue glaze shifts across the surface—from soft lavender tones to pale crystal blue—revealing glimpses of the warm stoneware beneath

This three-handled design is a result of Ben III’s studies of the clay culture during the Edo period of Japanese history

This piece is signed by Ben Owen III with year made ('84)

Carved Urn in Salt Glaze, 4.5"h (Pots From The Past) Mirror Black Glaze Made by Ben Owen SrThis Carved Urn in Salt Glaze draws inspiration from urns that Ben III's Grandfather, Ben Sr., made during his time as a potter at Jugtown. It is an exploration of shapes and forms made in the Chinese Han Dynasty as well as inspiration from Southwest Native American pottery. This particular vase was the result of studies between Ben III and his father, Ben Wade Owen Jr., in the 1980's. A wet clay slip is painted on and then the design is carved into