Melon Egg Vase in Cobalt Crystalline, 8.5"h (Ben Owen III) Latest Release or showcasing a charming bouquet

or showcasing a charming bouquet of blooms

The scalloped design is commonly seen in early Chinese glazed pottery during the Sung and Tang Dynasties

Candlesticks measure: 1

The combed lines are carved into the clay by a band saw blade while the clay is "leather hard"

This striking Melon Pitcher showcases the distinctive beauty of Ben Owen III's Patina Green glaze—a sophisticated blend of copper tones and natural wood-firing ash that evokes weathered copper or moss-covered stone

Melon Egg Vase in Cobalt Crystalline, 8.5"h (Ben Owen III) Latest Release or showcasing a charming bouquetThis form is heavily influenced by the Mei Peng style vases made early in Chinese clay culture and has been made for three generations of Bens family. With a modest approach to form that allows the glaze surface to receive the focus of attention, the Egg Vase is one of the most popular forms that Ben enjoys creating. Altered on the potter's wheel during the wet stage to allow movement in the clay. A beautiful accent to any home or office, this Egg