Melon Gourd Vase in Nebular Purple, 5.5"h (Ben Owen III) Salt Glaze Series Silas continues to create his

Silas continues to create his own ware

A perfect vase for fresh flowers

Measuring 5

while a high concentration of the pigment copper tints both the crystals and background a brilliant green

A satin to matte finish is created from the crystals on the surface

Melon Gourd Vase in Nebular Purple, 5.5"h (Ben Owen III) Salt Glaze Series Silas continues to create hisThis vase is a result of Bens influence from shapes and forms in nature. With an organic, from the Earth feel, this Gourd Vase fuses modernity with tradition. The gourd design is a form that Bens grandfather made as well. The curvature of the vase provides a lovely accent for the wood fired micro crystal growth. The melon lines along the contour of this vase are a design effect from observing nature to inspire variations on the form. Ben Owen III