{"product_id":"combed-pitcher-in-ash-glaze-h-ben-owen-iii","title":"Combed Pitcher in Natural Ash Glaze, 8.25\"h (Tableware Collection)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e   A great pitcher for serving any special occasion or dinner.  Also, the perfect backdrop for a fresh or dried floral arrangement.  \u003cbr\u003e   The natural tones are a result of a mix of iron and mica in the clay along with ash accumulation from a 60+ hour wood firing.  A delight!  Dishwasher-safe.  Measuring 6.5\"l x 5.5\"w x 8.25\"h.\u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Ash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   The Natural Ash Glaze is produced by relying on the wood-firing process as the glazing agent.  Most pieces dedicated to this glaze are placed in the kiln with little or no glaze applied to the exterior.  During the firing process, the wood is occasionally stirred in the firebox to give flight to the flakes of ash produced during the firing.  When these small flakes become airborne, they cling to the exposed areas of the pots and accumulate over a period of time.  As the kiln reaches about 2300 degrees Fahrenheit, the wood ash will liquefy and begin to run down the side of the pots, as if one had poured honey on the vase.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tableware Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   You can find the traditional forms and shapes of Ben Owen Sr. pottery wares in The Tableware Collection at Ben Owen lll Pottery.  This line highlights shapes and forms made in a traditional Owen style of the early 1900’s folk pottery of North Carolina as well as influences from Asia.  \u003cbr\u003e   This traditional collection has been continued by several potters who have worked at Ben Owen Pottery since the 1960’s.  The previous line was made by potter Elizabeth McAdams, who worked as a studio assistant and retail manager for Ben Owen Pottery from 2022-2025.  The current line is made by potter Silas Bradley, who began work as a studio assistant in August 2025.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is stamped \"Ben Owen Pottery\" with initials hand-signed \"SB\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42189892059191,"sku":"Tableware Collection","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/files\/IMG_4057.jpg?v=1776366287","url":"https:\/\/store.benowenpottery.com\/products\/combed-pitcher-in-ash-glaze-h-ben-owen-iii","provider":"Ben Owen Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}