Salt-glazed and wood-fired with cobalt decoration. A beautiful bowl!
Please note the small hole in the outside of the bowl due to burnout of a tiny piece of wood during the firing process. See last photo for visibility of the hole. Call or message us with any questions or clarifications (910.464.2261; chat option on this website). Measuring 5.75"dia. x 3"h.
Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.
*Please note the small, superficial hole in the outside of the bowl due to burnout of a tiny piece of wood during the firing process. See last photo for visibility of the hole. Call or message us with any questions or clarifications (910.464.2261; chat option on this website).
Salt Glaze
Salt Glaze was first discovered by German potters in the late 14th century. Due to the high firing temperatures, stoneware clays are required. The pieces can be handled and decorated with clay slips of many different colors, or, glazed partially with Cobalt Blue Glaze. The surface may resemble the texture of an orange peel. This was an early glaze used by settlers during the 19th century in the Seagrove area. Many of the pieces Ben makes in Salt Glaze are functional, even the more decorative large-scale pots.
This piece is signed by Ben Owen III with year made ('84), and, is part of our "Pots From The Past" series. A lovely piece of NC pottery history!