Gourd Vase in Bleached Patina Green, 5.75"h (Ben Owen III) Covered Jars Many of these crystal formations

Many of these crystal formations have been viewed as a comparison of various natural occurrences in the Earth’s environment

This three-handled design is a result of Ben III’s studies of the clay culture during the Edo period of Japanese history

Measuring 7”w x 11

This handcrafted piece showcases Ben Owen III's mastery of wood-fired ceramics

The vase is thrown on the wheel and then later altered with 5 vertical ribs created by pressing into the clay with his fingers

Gourd Vase in Bleached Patina Green, 5.75"h (Ben Owen III) Covered Jars Many of these crystal formationsThis vase is a result of visual influences from the natural environment. Ben Owen III often looks to nature and the world around him to create forms that provide the simplicity of shape before he refines the form with elegance on the potters wheel. The glaze on this vase is a great example of the bleaching effect that can occur from the salt firing process. from the wood firing process. With an intriguing blend of art decorative glazing and a primal