Combed Edo Jar in Natural Ash, 8.25"h (Ben Owen III) Frogskin Glaze Series The red glaze is reminiscent

The red glaze is reminiscent of the old Chinese Red over glazes used in the 16th century and has worked well with Ben III’s simple Asian translations

it strikes an elegant balance between form and function—equally suited to holding sugar for daily use

or perhaps Apple tree branches

25”w x 14

5”w x 12

Combed Edo Jar in Natural Ash, 8.25"h (Ben Owen III) Frogskin Glaze Series The red glaze is reminiscentEdo Jars are a form that is heavily influenced by Ben's time spent in Japan studying the ceramic art created during the Edo period in Japanese culture. The Natural Ash accumulation accentuates the simplicity of form while allowing the decorative combed lines to display clearly. It is a blend of iron, mica enriched clay, and the natural ash accumulation from the wood firing process. Unusual micro crystals forming on the surface of the piece are