Bottles are one of Ben’s favorite forms to make on the wheel. A beautiful, unique shape that was altered on the wheel during the “leather hard” stage of drying. This piece was woodfired and in an area where salt is added to the kiln at the end of the firing. Natural Ash Glaze is produced from the oak and hickory hardwood burned in the kiln. Measuring 3.25"w x 4.25”h.
Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.
Salt Glaze
Salt Glaze was first discovered by German potters in the late 14th century. Due to the high firing temperatures, stoneware clays are required. The pieces can be handled and decorated with clay slips of many different colors, or, glazed partially with Cobalt Blue Glaze. The surface may resemble the texture of an orange peel. This was an early glaze used by settlers during the 19th century in the Seagrove area. Many of the pieces Ben makes in Salt Glaze are functional, even the more decorative large-scale pots.
This piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (1983), and, is part of our "Pots From The Past" series.