Melon Hourglass Flower Vase in Copper Penny, 11.5"h (Ben Owen III) Ruby Jade Glaze 5”l x 4”w x 4

5”l x 4”w x 4

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Forms and shapes from the natural environment often inspire Ben when turning on the pottery wheel

Melon Hourglass Flower Vase in Copper Penny, 11.5"h (Ben Owen III) Ruby Jade Glaze 5”l x 4”w x 4Bottles 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. The melon like lines that are pressed into the clay to create an altered form is a perfect example of the influence of Nature in Ben IIIs decoration and design work. Ben often looks to the environment around him for inspiration in his clay