The Cobalt Blue glaze has been used by the Owen family for over four generations
This form is heavily influenced by the Mei Peng style vases made early in Chinese clay culture and has been made for three generations of Ben’s family
Works are stamped with the Ben Owen Pottery circular stamp and initialed SB
Ben developed this Stardust Blue glaze over a two-year period as he experimented extensively with matte-crystal growth science
Ranging from milky white to oranges with grey to black spotting
Miniature Genie Bottle in Cobalt Crystalline , 4.25"h (Ben Owen III) Sung Jar The Cobalt Blue glaze hasA miniature version of Ben III's classic genie bottle. Bottle forms have been a favored shape for centuries. A challenging but rewarding form to create, bottles are one of Bens favorite pieces to make on the potters wheel. Traditionally created for the strict purpose of containment, today, bottle forms are appreciated for their delicate decorative shapes which contrast their organic, primal feel. A perfect token gift, hostess gift, or, present for