Gourd Vase in Cobalt Crystalline, 12.5"h (Ben Owen III) Silas Bradley The idea for this form

The idea for this form was influenced by Ben III’s time in China studying their ceramic art culture

A beautiful addition to any grouping

Bottle forms have been a favored shape for centuries

This teapot reflects that organic influence

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

Gourd Vase in Cobalt Crystalline, 12.5"h (Ben Owen III) Silas Bradley The idea for this formThe Gourd Vase design is heavily influenced from Bens time spent in nature. Forms and shapes from the natural environment often inspire Ben when turning on the pottery wheel. With an organic, from the Earth feel, this Gourd Vase fuses tradition with modernity. The gourd form is also a shape that Bens grandfather, Ben Owen Sr., often made. The Cobalt Crystalline finish includes the pigments cobalt and iron to create a truly unique effect. A special