“soft” surface on the pots that would be a change from the glossy finishes typical in the Owen family of glazes
A unique treasure to enjoy every day
the Egg Vase is one of the most popular forms that Ben III enjoys creating
Due to the unique chemical properties during crystal formation
this unique Combed Pitcher captures many natural elements into one single piece
Dogwood Vase #1 in Chinese Red, 9"h (Ben Owen III) Han Vase “soft” surface on the potsThe Dogwood Vase is a shape that has been made in Bens family for three generations. During the 1920s, Bens grandfather, Ben Owen Sr., was a potter at Jugtown Pottery. While there, in 1928, the Busbees of Jugtown entered a vase, made by Ben Owen Sr., in the Dogwood Festival. The vase was awarded best in the show and from that time forward, the vase was called the Dogwood Vase. The sculptured flowers on either side of this exquisite vase honor North