Gourd Flower Vase #1 in Nebular Purple, 9.75"h (Ben Owen III) Functional Ware Salt Glaze was first discovered

Salt Glaze was first discovered by German potters in the late 14th century

can be displayed with an acrylic stand

Some finishes are a base of an iron yellow with cobalt blue or copper green covering

while various pigments tint the crystals

This vase is fully functional and works well for use with fresh flowers

Gourd Flower Vase #1 in Nebular Purple, 9.75"h (Ben Owen III) Functional Ware Salt Glaze was first discoveredThis 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