Egg Vase #2 in Chinese Blue, 8"h (Ben Owen III) Gift Card Ben began selling matte crystalline

Ben began selling matte crystalline glazed work to customers in his Seagrove area pottery shop

The Cobalt Crystalline finish includes cobalt and iron pigments to create a truly unique effect

while the pigment copper tints the crystals and background green

the kiln temperature is meticulously controlled as it rises AND as it falls

Egg Vase #2 in Chinese Blue, 8"h (Ben Owen III) Gift Card Ben began selling matte crystallineA classic egg shaped vase that has been made for three generations of Bens family with a unique finish of Chinese Blue. This form is heavily influenced by the Mei Peng style of vases that were made early in Chinese clay culture. This Chinese Blue copper glaze is a blend of materials that will react to the smoke and flame from the firing process. A one of a kind piece! No two pieces develop the color pattern in the same way. Measuring 4. 5w x 8h.