Tang Vase in Dogwood White, 8"h (Ben Owen III) Jugs This Bottle in Ash Glazes

This Bottle in Ash Glazes can be used for fresh or dried flowers

A treasured piece of North Carolina history

Salt introduced to the kiln near the end of the firing can create a surface on the pots that may resemble the texture of an orange peel

The Chinese Blue is a blend of copper pigments that will react to the smoke and flame of the firing process

These two glazes develop as a result of the natural bleaching properties in the minerals of the wood ash or the overlapping effect of the ash on top of the applied black glaze

Tang Vase in Dogwood White, 8"h (Ben Owen III) Jugs This Bottle in Ash GlazesThis vase is a classic form made by Ben Owen III. The two handled jar has been a signature shape influenced by early Asian forms made during the Tang Dynasty. The thick application of the Dogwood White glaze resembles the look of icing on a cake. The rich color of the red clay enhances the white glaze coating to create a striking color contrast. The scalloped design on the base directly reflects the heavy Asian influence in Ben III's form and design,