Melon Bottle #2 in Cobalt and Ash Glazes, 10"h (Ben Owen III) Altered Forms Bryan gained essential knowledge that

Bryan gained essential knowledge that would increase his own pottery-making endeavors

This vase design is heavily influenced by the Mei Peng style vases made early in Chinese clay culture

The glaze was named after the incredible natural color of blue opals

75”w x 4

The red glaze is reminiscent of the old Chinese Red overglazes used in the 16th century and has worked well with Ben III’s simple Asian translations

Melon Bottle #2 in Cobalt and Ash Glazes, 10"h (Ben Owen III) Altered Forms Bryan gained essential knowledge thatBottles are traditional forms that were originally created for the strict purpose of containment. Today, bottle forms are appreciated for their delicate decorative shapes which contrast their organic, primal feel. This Genie Bottle is a classic form made by Ben Owen III. Influenced by early Asian forms made during the Tang Dynasty and gourd shapes from nature. The cobalt pigments blended with the naturally formed Salt and Ash Glaze create a completely