Melon Bottle in Cobalt and Ash Glazes, 8.5"h (Ben Owen III) Apple Green Crystalline Series Salt Glaze was first discovered

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

The hardwoods and pinewoods burned inside the kiln as the heat source provided a wonderfully serendipitous effect of ash accumulation along the surface of this pot

Be sure to temper the teapot before adding hot water to steep the tea leaves

Natural Ash Glaze is produced from the oak and hickory hardwood burned in the kiln

25”w x 4

Melon Bottle in Cobalt and Ash Glazes, 8.5"h (Ben Owen III) Apple Green Crystalline Series Salt Glaze was first discoveredBottles are traditional forms that were originally created for the strict purpose of containment. Today, bottle forms are appreciated for their delicate decorative shapes which contrast their organic, primal feel. This Genie Bottle is a classic form made by Ben Owen III. Influenced by early Asian forms made during the Tang Dynasty and gourd shapes from nature. The cobalt pigments blended with the naturally formed Salt and Ash Glaze create a completely