Discover the quiet sophistication of this Patina Green bowl—a versatile essential for your table. From morning bowls of fruit and yogurt to elegant dessert presentations, its refined size adapts to every occasion. The luminous glaze captures attention while remaining understated, making it equally at home in casual breakfasts or formal gatherings. When you serve food with intention, you're participating in a cherished human ritual that strengthens bonds across generations and cultures. Dishwasher- and microwave-safe. Hand-turned by our studio assistant, Silas Bradley, as part of the Ben Owen Pottery Tableware Collection. Measuring 7.25”dia x 3.75”h.
Patina Green
The Patina Green Glaze was first developed by Ben III, in the early 1990’s while in college at East Carolina, as a glossy forest green made from the copper pigment. When testing the glaze in the wood kilns back home at the family pottery, the results were strikingly different with many variations of color and surface. If fired in the wood kiln with no salt added to the firing, the color will be a darker green with small crystals on the surface. If finished in a wood and salt firing, the salt will brighten the color and create more blue-green hues with random small crystals on the surface.
Truly a unique treasure!
The Tableware Collection
You can find the traditional forms and shapes of Ben Owen Sr. pottery wares in The Tableware Collection at Ben Owen lll Pottery. This line highlights shapes and forms made in a traditional Owen style of the early 1900’s folk pottery of North Carolina as well as influences from Asia.
This traditional collection has been continued by several potters who have worked at Ben Owen Pottery since the 1960’s. The previous line was made by potter Elizabeth McAdams, who worked as a studio assistant and retail manager for Ben Owen Pottery from 2022-2025. The current line is made by potter Silas Bradley, who began work as a studio assistant in August 2025.
This piece is stamped "Ben Owen Pottery" with initials hand-signed "SB".