Egg Vase #2 in Chinese Blue, 8"h (Ben Owen III) Wood Fired Microcrystalline Series The Apple Green Crystalline finish

The Apple Green Crystalline finish is created by using the pigment copper to create a truly unique color

this functional vessel brings the soul of handmade ceramics directly into your home

This striking Melon Pitcher showcases the distinctive beauty of Ben Owen III's Patina Green glaze—a sophisticated blend of copper tones and natural wood-firing ash that evokes weathered copper or moss-covered stone

The crystals are formed within the glaze along the surface of the vase during the cooling process of the kiln firing

The teapot is thrown on the potter's wheel and then altered into a melon-like shape to create a unique design

Egg Vase #2 in Chinese Blue, 8"h (Ben Owen III) Wood Fired Microcrystalline Series The Apple Green Crystalline finishA classic egg shaped vase that has been made for three generations of Bens family with a unique finish of Chinese Blue. This form is heavily influenced by the Mei Peng style of vases that were made early in Chinese clay culture. This Chinese Blue copper glaze is a blend of materials that will react to the smoke and flame from the firing process. A one of a kind piece! No two pieces develop the color pattern in the same way. Measuring 4. 5w x 8h.