Discover the timeless elegance of this wood-fired pitcher, where traditional English design meets the unpredictable artistry of kiln firing. The combed lines accent a graceful silhouette, while the eloquent Teadust Microcrystalline finish showcases the beauty of wood firing.
Each piece is uniquely transformed by the wood kiln, making this Combed Pitcher a functional work of art that brings warmth and character to any table. Dishwasher-safe. Measuring 8.25"l x 6.75”w x 11”h.
Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.
Teadust Microcrystalline
Teadust is a glaze that Chinese potters created while accidentally over-firing earthenware red pots and melting the clay into a puddle. With experimentation, these potters eventually developed glazes from testing these ingredients to produce a black glaze. Today, Ben has developed his own versions of a black glaze with the addition of iron, calcium, and magnesium oxide. While researching about slow cooling processes after the firing in the wood kiln, he found small proxyene crystals would form on his pots that had a mustard yellow to green color. A satin to matte finish is created from the crystals on the surface. If it is allowed to cool quickly the finish will be a solid glossy black. If it was placed in a salt-firing atmosphere it would be olive green (Frogskin).
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".