Gourd Vase in Nebular Purple, 9"h (Ben Owen III) Wood Fired This vase design is a

This vase design is a classic egg shape that has been made for three generations of Ben’s family

75”w x 12”h

Unusual micro-crystals have formed on the surface of this piece during the slow cooling of the kiln

a display of white or pink Dogwood branches

Gourd Vase in Nebular Purple, 9"h (Ben Owen III) Wood Fired This vase design is aThis vase is a result of Bens influence from shapes and forms in nature. With an organic, from the Earth feel, this Gourd Vase fuses modernity with tradition. The gourd design is a form that Bens grandfather made as well. The curvature of the vase provides a lovely accent for the wood fired micro crystal growth. The Nebular Purple resulted from experimenting with cobalt glazes fired inside the wood kiln atmosphere. The slow cooling of the kiln creates