Egg Vase #3 in Chinese Blue, 5.75"h (Ben Owen III) Copper Penny Glaze See-through to reduce visual distraction

See-through to reduce visual distraction as you enjoy your lovely work of art

The melon lines along the vase are influenced by nature

Many of the pieces Ben makes in the Salt Glaze are functional

he found small proxyene crystals would form on his pots that had a mustard yellow to green color

A wet clay slip is painted on and then the design is carved into the clay when the piece is "leather hard"

Egg Vase #3 in Chinese Blue, 5.75"h (Ben Owen III) Copper Penny Glaze See-through to reduce visual distractionA classic egg shaped vase that has been made for three generations of Bens family with a unique finish of Chinese Blue. This form is heavily influenced by the Mei Peng style of vases that were made early in Chinese clay culture. This Chinese Blue copper glaze is a blend of materials that will react to the smoke and flame from the firing process. A one of a kind piece! No two pieces develop the color pattern in the same way. Measuring 3. 75w x 5. 75h.