Gourd Vase in Nebular Purple, 5.5"h (Ben Owen III) Melon Egg Vase Ben Owen III methodically manipulated

Ben Owen III methodically manipulated various glaze materials for the potential to create unique surfaces and patterns that are reflective of natural scenery in our world's environment

This particular glaze can be considered "a cousin" to Ben's Copper Penny glaze

The matte finish radiates understated elegance

if desired

Made with a porcelain clay and glazed in a proprietary Ben Owen lll Glaze

Gourd Vase in Nebular Purple, 5.5"h (Ben Owen III) Melon Egg Vase Ben Owen III methodically manipulatedThis vase is a result of Bens influence from shapes and forms in nature. With an organic, from the Earth feel, this Gourd Vase fuses modernity with tradition. The gourd design is a form that Bens grandfather made as well. The curvature of the vase provides a lovely accent for the wood fired micro crystal growth. The Nebular Purple resulted from experimenting with cobalt glazes fired inside the wood kiln atmosphere. The slow cooling of the kiln creates