Melon Egg Vase in Chinese Blue, 5"h (Ben Owen III) Wood Fired 12oz of liquid

12oz of liquid

25"l x 7"w x 9"h

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this piece will be appreciated by its recipient and will make a great conversation piece in the home or office

Unusual micro-crystals forming on the surface of the piece are directly due to the slow-cooling of the kiln in the presence of the natural minerals in the clay and wood ash that collects along the clay surface

Melon Egg Vase in Chinese Blue, 5"h (Ben Owen III) Wood Fired 12oz of liquidA 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. The Egg Vase is thrown on the potter's wheel and then altered into a melon like form to create a unique design that reflects nature's influence on Ben III's designs. This Chinese Blue copper glaze is a blend of materials that