Carved Urn #6 in Salt Glaze, 5.25"h (Ben Owen III) Cloud Blue Glaze Series circa the 1960s

circa the 1960s

A beautiful Covered Jar that will be cherished by its recipient for years to come

The glaze is applied by carefully airbrushing multiple layers of different glazes onto a piece

Salt Glaze was first discovered by German potters in the late 14th and early 15th centuries

to encourage micro-crystal growth at specific temperatures and render this stunning final product

Carved Urn #6 in Salt Glaze, 5.25"h (Ben Owen III) Cloud Blue Glaze Series circa the 1960sThis carved urn in salt glaze draws inspiration from urns that Ben III's Grandfather, Ben Sr., made during his time as a potter at Jugtown. It is an exploration of shapes and forms made in the Chinese Han Dynasty as well as inspiration from Southwest Native American pottery. These pieces revisit the style and carving that Ben III and his father Ben Wade Owen Jr. explored in the 1980's. A wet clay slip is painted on and then the design is carved into