{"product_id":"pitcher-in-patina-green-glaze-h-tableware-collection","title":"Pitcher in Patina Green Glaze, 10.5\"h (Tableware Collection)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   Discover the artistry of this wood-fired pitcher glazed in Ben Owen III's Patina Green.  This captivating glaze features distinct micro-crystals that formed during the cooling process of the wood kiln firing.  Each piece emerges from the wood kiln as a one-of-a-kind treasure that brings authentic craftsmanship and visual intrigue to your table.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   At 10.5 inches tall, it's perfectly proportioned for serving chilled water, lemonade, sweet tea, Sangria, or, for showcasing a charming bouquet of blooms.  Measuring 7.75\"l x 7”w x 10.5”h  dishwasher \u0026amp; microwave-safe.  Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatina Green\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e   The Patina Green Glaze was first developed by Ben III, in the early 1990’s while in college at East Carolina, as a glossy forest green made from the copper pigment.  When testing the glaze in the wood kilns back home at the family pottery, the results were strikingly different with many variations of color and surface.  If fired in the wood kiln with no salt added to the firing, the color will be a darker green with small crystals on the surface.  If finished in a wood and salt firing, the salt will brighten the color and create more blue-green hues with random small crystals on the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast;\"\u003eThe Tableware Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   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.  \u003cbr\u003e   The previous line was made by potter Elizabeth McAdams, who worked as a studio assistant and retail manager for Ben Owen Pottery from 2022-2025.  The current line is made by potter Silas Bradley, who began work as a studio assistant in August 2025.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eBen Owen Pottery Apprentice: Silas Bradley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   A native North Carolinian, Silas Bradley grew up in Clinton and discovered his passion for clay at a young age.  Beginning his first apprenticeship at age 16 in Burgaw, NC, Silas immersed himself in the world of clay.  This time exposed him to a wide variety of methods and techniques that sparked the development of Silas’ own voice in clay.  Having worked in Texas and Montana making pots, Silas settled back in his home state to work further with the practices and traditions of Seagrove.\u003cbr\u003e   Silas is part of a new generation of North Carolina potters, eager to converse with longstanding traditions of craftsmanship while paving the way for new creations; with deep respect for tradition, Silas crafts pieces that evoke history and practice.  Creating honest forms that are both familiar and new, Silas attempts to write a further line in the continuing story of North Carolina clay.\u003cbr\u003e   Now, as an apprentice at Ben Owen Pottery, Silas crafts a variety of wares for the Ben Owen Pottery Tableware Collection.  In addition to crafting work for the Pottery, Silas continues to create his own ware, focusing on stoneware pieces rendered unique through the raw unpredictability of atmospheric firings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorks are stamped with the Ben Owen Pottery circular stamp and initialed SB.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42284776194103,"sku":"Tableware Collection","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/files\/E4DBB7EF-461E-4F1F-8FFF-900ED5F2332E_1_201_a.heic?v=1782415913","url":"https:\/\/store.benowenpottery.com\/products\/pitcher-in-patina-green-glaze-h-tableware-collection","provider":"Ben Owen Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}