Egg Vase #1 in Chinese Blue, 4"h (Ben Owen, Sr.) Nebular Purple Glaze Series Lapis lazuli

Lapis lazuli

This captivating creamer features distinctive micro-crystals that formed during the cooling process of the wood kiln firing

A glaze made from ash can be used as a top coating to blend or bleach the underlying colors

A one-of-a-kind piece

Concentrating his studies on production firing in the electric and gas kilns

Egg Vase #1 in Chinese Blue, 4"h (Ben Owen, Sr.) Nebular Purple Glaze Series Lapis lazuliThis Egg Vase was made by Ben Owen Sr. circa the 1960s. The accents to this glaze are achieved with smoke and flame contact with the surface. The glaze is also lightly salted to bleach the glaze and create a blend of blue green copper red accents. Measuring 3. 75w x 4h. Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting. The Chinese Blue Glaze is sought by collectors because of the variety of hues and