Pitcher in Patina Green, 9.5"h (Ben Owen III) Stardust Matte Microcrystalline Series The teapot must be tempered

The teapot must be tempered prior to use to allow the clay particles to warm and expand before exposure to boiling water

A unique teapot design directly influenced by Ben III’s time spent studying traditional ceramic art in Japan

The thick application of the Dogwood White glaze provides a look of icing on a cake

The slow-cooling of the kiln creates the light purple micro-crystals along the surface

Pitcher in Patina Green, 9.5"h (Ben Owen III) Stardust Matte Microcrystalline Series The teapot must be temperedA 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 6w