Discover the refined elegance of this hand-thrown Egg Vase, a testament to Ben Owen III's mastery of traditional pottery craft. Shaped from locally-sourced earthenware and adorned with the Owen family's renowned Chinese Red glaze, this vessel showcases generations of glazing expertise. Multiple glaze layers build visual richness and dimensional complexity, shifting in warmth and character as light plays across its surface. The generous application reveals both the potter's technical precision and the glaze's inherent luminosity—a celebration of heritage craftsmanship and the enduring pottery tradition that defines the Owen name. Measuring 5”w x 9.25"h.
Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.
Chinese Red
Chinese Red has become one of Ben III’s signature glazes over the past 35 years. Ben’s father, Ben Wade Owen Jr., developed the glaze after many customers requested a red finish. Chinese Red was not produced by Ben’s grandfather, Ben Owen Sr., although many of the forms that he studied early on in his career were shapes from China that included a red finish. The red glaze is reminiscent of the old Chinese Red over glazes used in the 16th century and has worked well with Ben III’s simple Asian translations. The red glazed pottery cannot be used for food or liquid due to the limitation of firing temperature. If using for flowers, place a plastic cylinder or bowl inside the vessel to hold water.
* Note special care instruction labels on each red pot.
This piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2025).