A birdhouse featuring a 1.5" opening. A beautiful and unique addition to your garden, with a hole at the top for hanging and holes in the sides and bottom for ventilation. Both decorative and functional, this birdhouse will become a favored piece by its recipient. This form is inspired by Ben lll's grandfather, Ben Sr., who also made thrown bird houses, one of which you can see in our museum. Measuring 5.75”l x 4.75"x 6.75"h.
Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.
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 current line is made by potter Elizabeth McAdams, who works as a studio assistant and retail manager for Ben Owen Pottery.
The Yellow Matte Glaze was created with the intention of designing a smooth, “soft” surface on the pots that would be a change from the glossy finishes typical in the Owen family of glazes. From looking at surfaces created during the wood firing process, Ben wanted to recreate a similar surface but with the option to make it uniform or add an accent by spraying on the clay surface. The yellow pigment is made from iron oxide and the matte finish is created from the use of magnesium and strontium in the glaze.
Work is signed Ben Owen Pottery and initialed EM.