This eye-catching Pear Vase in Dogwood White is a beautiful and special gift that will be enjoyed for many years to come. Whether a hostess, bridesmaid, birthday or thank-you gift, or simply an addition to your current grouping, this pear vase is sure to become a favorite.
The thick glaze application of the Dogwood White glaze is intended to resemble the look of icing on a cake. The scalloped design on the base is influenced by techniques seen in early Chinese glazed pottery during the Song and Tang Dynasties in early Japanese techniques. The rich color of the local, red earthenware clay enhances the white glaze coating. Measuring 4"dia. x 5.75"h.
Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.
Dogwood White
During the 1920s, Ben’s grandfather, Ben Owen Sr., was a potter at Jugtown Pottery. While there, Jacque Busbee did extensive research to create many of the colors for the pottery. The Dogwood White glaze was inspired by Chinese and Japanese white finishes for pottery with a thick coating that resembles icing on a cake. In 1928, the Busbees of Jugtown entered a vase, made by Ben Owen, in the Dogwood festival with this white glaze. The vase was awarded best in the show and from that time forward, the vase was called the Dogwood Vase and the glaze named Dogwood White. This glaze works well for weddings and flower displays.
This piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2025).