Bottles are traditional forms that were originally created for the strict purpose of containment. Today, bottle forms are appreciated for their delicate decorative shapes which contrast their organic, primal feel. Ben often looks to the environment around him for inspiration in his clay creations. Measuring 7.25”w x 11.5”h
Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.
A similar glaze to Copper Penny, the peach shino has more peachy orange tones. is influenced by the amount of iron in the clay as well as the formula of the glaze. The range of color is dependent on the atmosphere of the firing in the kiln. During the early stages of firing, at 1600°F, we purposely control the furnace to burn inefficiently creating carbon inside the kiln. The reaction of carbon, over a period of several hours, with the iron in the clay will create warm tones in the glaze and iridescent or opalescent qualities to the surface. The presence of wood ash coming in contact with the glaze accentuates the glaze.
This piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (1996) and is part of our "Pots From The Past" series. A treasured piece of North Carolina history!