Genie Bottle in Ash Glaze, 13.25"h (Ben Owen III) Carved Designs Bottles have been a favorite

Bottles have been a favorite form for Ben III to create on the potter’s wheel

Ben III's Multi-Layered glaze provides a beautiful example of how wood firing can be a great platform for serendipitous glaze formation

These larger crystals are formed within the glaze along the surface of the vase during the cooling process of a kiln firing

A North Carolina pottery history treasure

Genie Bottle in Ash Glaze, 13.25"h (Ben Owen III) Carved Designs Bottles have been a favoriteBottles 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 with a design influence from early Asian ceramic art made during the Song Dynasty. Ben III also often looks to nature for design. This bottle reflects the natural look of a gourd.