Melon Pitcher in Patina Green, 11.75"h (Ben Owen III) Silas Bradley Measuring 7”w x 10”h

Measuring 7”w x 10”h

Unusual micro-crystals forming on the surface of the piece are directly due to the slow-cooling of the kiln in the presence of the natural minerals in the clay and wood ash that collects along the clay surface

This piece is hand-signed by Benjamin Owen IV with the year made (2026)

Own a vessel that tells a story of fire

This traditional form of Ben’s family was influenced by early research into pottery forms created during the Tang Dynasty of Chinese culture

Melon Pitcher in Patina Green, 11.75"h (Ben Owen III) Silas Bradley Measuring 7”w x 10”hA great result from the recent wood firing on this melon pitcher. The Patina Green finish can resemble moss growing along the surface of a tree trunk or a weathered copper roof, this form works well for displaying the artistic Patina Green finish. This glaze is a blend of a copper glaze and the natural ash accumulation from the wood firing process. Micro crystals have formed on the surface of the piece during the slow cooling of the kiln. Measuring 7.