This Carved Disc in Salt Glaze re-fired with Aurora Glaze draws from ancient Chinese ceramics and Southwest Native American pottery traditions. The overhead view reveals an enchanting coral reef effect—inspired by Ben Owen III's snorkeling adventures along Australia's reefs in the late 1990s. Hand-signed by Ben Owen III, dated 2001, and part of the "Pots From The Past" series, this piece was originally salt-fired and recently transformed with the luminous Aurora Glaze. A masterwork of historical craftsmanship and contemporary artistry, it captivates as both decorative art and conversation starter. Measuring 12.25”dia. x 5"h.
Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.
Aurora
Ben Owen III developed this stunning glaze over the summer of 2025. Resembling the dynamic flickers across the night sky resulting from the natural phenomena, aurora borealis, this glaze produces a display of color covering the spectrum of green and red.
Considered an "artistic glaze", Aurora can produce large sections of the turquoise-blue tones as if a curtain was being pulled across the surface of the pot. At other times, Aurora develops individual speckles of the green-blue color. The blushes of red hue develop from the smoke of the flame within the gas kiln, converting copper from green to red. Just as no aurora borealis effect will ever be re-created, no two pieces of Ben III's Aurora will ever be alike. A distinct and alluring glaze, Aurora will forever intrigue its owner.
This piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2001), and, is part of our "Pots From The Past" series. Salt-fired in 2001 and enjoyed within Ben's private collection until 2026 when he re-fired this piece in Aurora Glaze.