Melon Flower Vase in Nebular Purple, 10"h (Ben Owen III) Stardust Blue Matte Microcrystalline Glaze Series while a delicate micro-crystalline formations

while a delicate micro-crystalline formations across the surface—inviting touch as much as sight

The Chinese Red glaze is considered a signature glaze of the Owen family dating back to Ben III’s father

5”l x 4”w x 4

we purposely control the furnace to burn inefficiently creating carbon inside the kiln

Melon Flower Vase in Nebular Purple, 10"h (Ben Owen III) Stardust Blue Matte Microcrystalline Glaze Series while a delicate micro-crystalline formationsThe Nebular Purple glaze is a recent creation from experimenting with cobalt glazes in the wood kiln. The slow cooling of the kiln creates the light purple micro crystals along the surface. Measuring 6. 75"w x 10h. Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting. Ben Owen III developed the Nebular Purple wood fired microcrystalline series over several years. The Nebular Purple glaze is a recent creation