Melon Gourd Vase in Nebular Purple, 5.5"h (Ben Owen III) Salt Glaze Series the piece is set aside

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

over the years

Measuring 5

while a high concentration of the pigment copper tints both the crystals and background a brilliant green

Melon Gourd Vase in Nebular Purple, 5.5"h (Ben Owen III) Salt Glaze Series the piece is set asideThis 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 melon lines along the contour of this vase are a design effect from observing nature to inspire variations on the form. Ben Owen III