Gourd Vase in Nebular Purple, 6.25"h (Ben Owen III) Wood Fired Microcrystalline Series Bryan and Ben Owen III

Bryan and Ben Owen III connected over 16 years ago when Bryan visited Ben Owen Pottery with a piece made by Ben Owen Sr

With a uniquely textured Spotted Shino glaze

He fires the kiln down with equal attention as he stalls temperatures at specific levels to enhance cobalt crystal growth

Each result is one-of-a-kind

Gourd Vase in Nebular Purple, 6.25"h (Ben Owen III) Wood Fired Microcrystalline Series Bryan and Ben Owen IIIThis 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