Lidded Casserole Dish in Tobacco Spit, 5"h (Ben Owen Sr.) Gift Card the piece is set aside

the piece is set aside to allow the clay to dry to a "leather hard" state

The texture on the surface is created by using a bandsaw blade typically used in woodworking

it strikes an elegant balance between form and function—equally suited to holding sugar for daily use

The vase has four handles on the shoulder and a thicker glaze application on the surface giving the look of icing on a cake

Lidded Casserole Dish in Tobacco Spit, 5"h (Ben Owen Sr.) Gift Card the piece is set asideA beautiful casserole made by Ben Owen Sr. circa the 1960s at Old Plank Road Pottery (now Ben Owen Pottery). A well preserved piece of North Carolina history! Measuring 9. 25"dia. x 5"h. Not for food, baking or liquid use due to the chemical components in the glaze. Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting. Made by Ben Owen Sr. circa the 1960s. Stamped "Master Potter Ben Owen".