Genie Bottle in Cobalt and Ash Glazes, 13.25"h (Ben Owen III) Bryan Pulliam 1969- this alteration provides both a

this alteration provides both a physical and visual accent to the overall aesthetic of the bowl

This Flower Gourd Vase is a result of Ben’s influence from shapes and forms in nature

Depending on the firing process

to produce the blue hue

Genie Bottle in Cobalt and Ash Glazes, 13.25"h (Ben Owen III) Bryan Pulliam 1969- this alteration provides both aBottles are traditional forms that were originally created for the strict purpose of containment. Today, bottle forms are appreciated for their delicate decorative shapes which contrast their organic, primal feel. This Genie Bottle is a classic form made by Ben Owen III. Influenced by early Asian forms made during the Tang Dynasty and gourd shapes from nature. The cobalt pigments blended with the naturally formed Ash Glaze create a completely