This traditional form of Ben’s family was influenced by early research into pottery forms created during the Tang Dynasty of Chinese culture. The vase is made from local earthenware clay to enrich the bright red glaze tone. The thicker application of the glaze reveals a rich color and texture. The Chinese Red glaze is considered a signature glaze of the Owen family dating back to Ben III’s father. Measuring 5.25”w x 8.75”h.
Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting. This glaze is a glossy bright red with dark spots or streaks running throughout the glaze with variations on each piece caused by red pigments burning out during the firing.
Chinese Red has become one of Ben III’s signature glazes over the past 35 years. Ben’s father, Ben Wade Owen Jr., developed the glaze after many customers requested a red finish. Chinese Red was not produced by Ben’s grandfather, Ben Owen Sr., although many of the forms that he studied early on in his career were shapes from China that included a red finish. The red glaze is reminiscent of the old Chinese Red over glazes used in the 16th century and has worked well with Ben III’s simple Asian translations. The red glazed pottery cannot be used for food or liquid due to the limitation of firing temperature. If using for flowers, place a plastic cylinder or bowl inside the vessel to hold water.
* Note special care instruction labels on each red pot.
This piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2024).