Carved Urn in Salt Glaze, 7.75"h (Ben Owen III) Chinese Blue Glaze this Gourd Vase fuses tradition

this Gourd Vase fuses tradition with modernity

Perfect gift for yourself or that someone special

or even blue moon jellies floating in deep ocean waters

The Cobalt and Yellow Matte glazes were applied to the piece prior to loading the kiln and the ash glaze that developed during the firing provides the fluid movement for beautiful glaze drips

Carved Urn in Salt Glaze, 7.75"h (Ben Owen III) Chinese Blue Glaze this Gourd Vase fuses traditionThis 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. These pieces revisit the style and carving that Ben III and his father, Ben Wade Owen Jr., explored in the 1980's. A wet clay slip is painted on and then the design is carved into