This vase form is a traditional design from Ben Owen III’s family with influences from studying the pottery created during the Han Dynasty in Chinese culture.
Capturing a timeless elegance for your home or office, this Melon Han Vase is fully functional for fresh or dried floral arrangements. Measuring 5.25”w x 8.25”h.
Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.
Cobalt Blue
The Owen family has used the Cobalt Blue glaze for over four generations. Early salt glaze wares made in the late 1800s were decorated with a cobalt blue glaze over the grey salt finish. Over the past 50 years, Ben Owen Pottery has made some cobalt-glazed pieces using a uniform coating of the glaze on the surface of the pots. Today, Ben uses a glaze similar to the older, original glaze. This newer Cobalt Blue is glossy and reveals a depth to the finish. Sometimes, Cobalt Blue is used to accentuate pieces that are fired in the wood kiln. These are called multi-layered glazes.
This piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2026).