Altered Bottle in Patina Green, 13.5"h (Ben Owen III) Chinese Red Glaze The vase is first thrown

The vase is first thrown on the potter's wheel and then altered into a melon-like shape to create a unique design

this pitcher adds an elegant

The beauty of wood firing

where traditional English design meets the unpredictable artistry of wood kiln firing

Altered Bottle in Patina Green, 13.5"h (Ben Owen III) Chinese Red Glaze The vase is first thrownBottles have been a favorite of Bens forms on the potters wheel. The Patina Green finish can resemble moss growing along the surface of a tree trunk or a weathered copper roof, this form works well for displaying the artistic Patina Green finish. This glaze is a blend of a copper glaze and the natural ash accumulation from the wood firing process. Micro crystals have formed on the surface of the piece during the slow cooling of the kiln. Measuring 8.