A combed bowl, the perfect size for fruit, nuts, or ice cream. The combed lines are carved into the clay when the bowl is "leather hard". A beautiful example of “letting the kiln be the paintbrush” . Both decorative and functional, this Bowl in salt glaze will become a favored piece by its recipient. Measuring 4.75”dia x 2.5"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.
Salt Glaze was first discovered by German potters in the late 14th century. The pieces can be handled and decorated with clay slips of many different colors, or, glazed partially with Cobalt Blue Glaze. Salt introduced to the kiln near the end of the firing can create a surface on the pots that may resemble the texture of an orange peel. This was an early glaze used by settlers during the 19th century in the Seagrove area.
Works are stamped with the Ben Owen Pottery stamp and initialed with EM.