The Dogwood Vase is a form developed by Ben III’s grandfather, Ben Owen Sr., and was aptly named after winning best in the show in the 1928 Dogwood Festival. This vase shape is great for a display of flowers on a table or a mantle. The Celadon Blue glaze provides the perfect finish for displaying the Dogwood Medallions on the vase shoulders. Measuring 5”w x 8.75”h.
Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.
The Blue Celadon or Goryeo Celadon Glaze originated in Korea during the 10th and 11th centuries. The finish is made from a feldspathic rock with additions of clay and flint rock and small amounts of yellow iron oxide as a pigment. This finish is excellent for revealing carved designs on the glaze surface or the underlying clay surface. The finish relies on the type of clay, the amount of iron oxide, and the firing atmosphere that is used to create the right environment for the color to develop.
This piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2023).