Altered Bottle in Patina Green, 13.5"h (Ben Owen III) Chinese Red Glaze This Egg Vase was made

This Egg Vase was made by Ben Owen Sr

this striking vessel captures timeless elegance through its refined proportions and distinctive three-handle design

Silas continues to create his own ware

where traditional English design meets the unpredictable artistry of wood kiln firing

Altered Bottle in Patina Green, 13.5"h (Ben Owen III) Chinese Red Glaze This Egg Vase was madeBottles have been a favorite of Bens forms on the potters wheel. The Patina Green finish can resemble moss growing along the surface of a tree trunk or a weathered copper roof, this form works well for displaying the artistic Patina Green finish. This glaze is a blend of a copper glaze and the natural ash accumulation from the wood firing process. Micro crystals have formed on the surface of the piece during the slow cooling of the kiln. Measuring 8.