Ribbed Two-Handled Vase #2 in Patina Green, 12.5"h (Ben Owen III) Celadon Amber Glaze Series Ben III often looks to

Ben III often looks to shapes and forms in nature for artistic inspiration

This vase shape is influenced by pottery forms made during the Chinese Han dynasty

while the pigment cobalt tints the crystals and background blue

Airborne ash flakes cling to the exposed areas of the pot and accumulate over time

The scalloped glaze design on the base is influenced by techniques seen in early Chinese glazed pottery during the Song and Tang Dynasties and early Japanese techniques

Ribbed Two-Handled Vase #2 in Patina Green, 12.5"h (Ben Owen III) Celadon Amber Glaze Series Ben III often looks toBens Patina Green 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. The ribbed design is created by altering the clay with a wooden throwing stick while the clay is still wet on the wheel. This two handled form is a distinct design influenced by Ben IIIs time spent studying traditional Chinese ceramic art in