A great pitcher for serving any special occasion or dinner. Also, the perfect backdrop for a fresh or dried floral arrangement.
The Yellow Matte glaze was applied to the piece prior to loading the kiln and the natural ash from the wood firing process accentuates the texture of the Yellow Matte glaze.
The joy of wood firing! Dishwasher-safe. Measuring 6"l x 5.5"w x 7.5"h.
Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.
Yellow Matte
The Yellow Matte Glaze was created with the intention of designing a smooth, “soft” surface on the pots that would be a change from the glossy finishes typical in the Owen family of glazes. From looking at surfaces created during the wood firing process, Ben wanted to recreate a similar surface but with the option to make it uniform or add an accent by spraying on the clay surface. The yellow pigment is made from iron oxide and the matte finish is created from the use of magnesium and strontium in the glaze.
The Tableware Collection
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.
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.
This piece is stamped "Ben Owen Pottery" with initials hand-signed "SB".