A traditional Gourd Vase in Salt Glaze made by Ben Owen Sr. during his time working for the Busbees at Jugtown Pottery. A delightful addition to any collection. Can be used for fresh flowers. Use a plastic liner, or, be sure to place a cork pad underneath vase to prevent drips from condensation. Measuring 3.5”l x 3.5”w x 6.75”h.
Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.
Salt Glaze
Salt Glaze was first discovered by German potters in the late 14th century. Due to the high firing temperatures, stoneware clays are required. The pieces can be handled and decorated with clay slips of many different colors, or, glazed partially with Cobalt Blue Glaze. The surface may resemble the texture of an orange peel. This was an early glaze used by settlers during the 19th century in the Seagrove area. Many of the pieces Ben makes in Salt Glaze are functional, even the more decorative large-scale pots.
Signed with the stamp "Jugtown Ware". This stamp was used at Jugtown from 1923 through 1959. The potters who made work at Jugtown with this stamp were JH Owen (1923), Charlie Teague (1923–1931), and Ben Owen, Sr. (1923—1959).
This piece is part of our "Pots From the Past" release. A treasured piece of North Carolina history!