Bottles are traditional forms that were originally created for the strict purpose of containment. Today, bottle forms are appreciated for their delicate decorative shapes which contrast their organic, primal feel.
Ben Owen III often gathers ideas for pottery forms from the natural environment around him. This Melon Bottle reflects that organic influence. The bottle is thrown on the potter's wheel and then altered into a melon-like shape to create a unique design. Sure to become a favored piece in the home or office. Measuring 4”w x 5.25”h.
Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.
Mirror Black
The Mirror Black Glaze was first formulated by Ben Owen Sr. while working with Jacques and Juliana Busbee at Jugtown Pottery and continued to be used at Ben Owen Pottery by all three Bens. Mirror Black includes a mixture of iron, manganese, and cobalt as a pigment. Depending on the firing process, this glaze can reveal many variations from solid black to black with rust to more khaki tones. This glaze is fired in a reduction or wood-firing process. In a gas reduction kiln, the color will remain solid black or break to rust tones on the rim or edges of carvings. The wood firing will change to glaze to a Teadust or Frogskin color due to the ashes from the firing process bleaching or overlapping the applied black glaze.
This piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (1993), and, is part of our "Pots From The Past" release.