Melon Flower Vase in Nebular Purple, 11.5"h (Ben Owen III) Copper Penny Glaze 25”w x 8

25”w x 8

Ben Owen III often gathers ideas for pottery forms from the natural environment around him and this vase shape reflects that organic influence

from the wood firing process

The Natural Ash glaze on this vase was developed during the firing process as the wood ash floated toward the ceiling of the kiln and fell back down onto the hot clay

This Crystalline finish includes cobalt and copper pigments to create a truly unique effect

Melon Flower Vase in Nebular Purple, 11.5"h (Ben Owen III) Copper Penny Glaze 25”w x 8The 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 7. 25"w x 11. 5h. Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting. Nebular Purple Ben Owen III developed the Nebular Purple wood fired microcrystalline series over several years. The Nebular Purple glaze is a