A unique planter for indoor or outdoor plants. Hand thrown on the wheel and then the combed lines were added while the piece was in the "leather-hard" stage of drying. Features 3 holes in the bottom for drainage.
Dishwasher-safe. Measuring 7.5"dia.x 5"h. (Inside dia. 6.5" at top of planter) Planter base: 6.75"dia x 1.25"h
Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.
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 current line is made by potter Elizabeth McAdams, who works as a studio assistant and retail manager for Ben Owen Pottery.
The natural tones are a result of a mix of iron and mica in the clay along with ash accumulation from a 40-hour+ wood firing. The Cobalt and Yellow Matte glazes were applied to the piece prior to loading the kiln and the ash glaze that developed during the firing provides the fluid movement for beautiful glaze drips.
Works are stamped with the Ben Owen Pottery stamp and initialed with EM.