Gourd Vase in Patina Green, 5.75"h (Ben Owen III) Chinese Blue Glaze The vase is thrown on

The vase is thrown on the wheel and then later altered with 5 vertical ribs created by pressing into the clay with his fingers

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

This form works well for displaying the artistic Patina Green finish

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

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 vase is thrown onThis 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