This faceted tea pot is a one-of-a-kind beauty from Ben Owen III! His Patina Green glaze can produce results that resemble moss growing along the surface of a tree trunk or a weathered copper roof, with many variations in between. This glaze is a blend of a copper glaze and the natural ash accumulation from the wood firing process. This particular teapot, as part of our "Pots from the Past" Collection, was made during Ben's college years at the pivotal time he developed this Patina Green glaze through experimental procedures. What a fantastic way to commemorate a significant moment in Ben's career timeline as you add to your current repertoire of pottery art! Dishwasher- and microwave-safe. Always tempter teapot before use. Measuring 8.5"l x 6”w x 10.25”h.
Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.
The Patina Green Glaze was first developed by Ben Owen III, in the early 1990’s while in college at East Carolina, as a glossy forest green made from a 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.
This piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (1995) and is part of our "Pots From The Past" series. A historical gem!