The Dogwood Vase is a shape that has been made in Ben’s family for three generations. During the 1920s, Ben’s grandfather, Ben Owen Sr., was a potter at Jugtown Pottery. While there, in 1928, the Busbees' of Jugtown entered a vase, made by Ben Owen Sr., in the Dogwood Festival. The vase was awarded best in the show and from that time forward, the vase was called the Dogwood Vase. The sculptured flowers on either side of this exquisite vase honor North Carolina which later came to be known as “The Dogwood State”.
The vase is made from local earthenware clay to enrich the brilliant blue glaze tones. The scalloped design on the base directly reflects the heavy Asian influence in Ben III's form and design, a common theme in his body of work. The scalloped design is commonly seen in early Chinese glazed pottery during the Sung and Tang Dynasties, as well as in early Japanese techniques.
Sure to become a favored piece of art in the home or office, this Dogwood Vase is both decorative and functional for fresh floral arrangements. Measuring 6.5”w x 13”h.
Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.
Opal Blue
Opal Blue is a Ben Owen Pottery proprietary glaze blend developed by Ben Owen III. Aptly named for the variegated hues found in blue opals, Opal Blue Glaze offers an intensity and richness seldom captured in a pottery glaze. Each piece displays a beautiful and unique array of blue.
Ben III reserves the Opal Blue Glaze for pieces made with a red clay body. The dark iron-rich clay makes the perfect canvas to showcase this stunning glaze.
This piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2025).