Carved Urn in Salt Glaze, 7.75"h (Ben Owen III) Stands and the firing atmosphere that

and the firing atmosphere that is used to create the right environment for the color to develop

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

this Creamer in Salt Glaze with Cobalt is a delightful addition to any collection

bearing the distinctive character marks that celebrate its handmade origins

Carved Urn in Salt Glaze, 7.75"h (Ben Owen III) Stands and the firing atmosphere thatThis Carved Urn in Salt Glaze draws inspiration from urns that Ben III's Grandfather, Ben Sr., made during his time as a potter at Jugtown. It is an exploration of shapes and forms made in the Chinese Han Dynasty as well as inspiration from Southwest Native American pottery. These pieces revisit the style and carving that Ben III and his father, Ben Wade Owen Jr., explored in the 1980's. A wet clay slip is painted on and then the design is carved into