Melon Flower Vase in Nebular Purple, 11.75"h (Ben Owen III) Creamers in the early 1990s while

in the early 1990s while in college at East Carolina

Salt Glaze was first discovered by German potters in the late 14th and early 15th centuries

This form is heavily influenced by the Mei Peng style of vases that were made early in Chinese clay culture

The stunning result is a growth of tiny

Ben III frequently places these finishes in the wood kiln to accentuate the colors as well

Melon Flower Vase in Nebular Purple, 11.75"h (Ben Owen III) Creamers in the early 1990s whileThe Nebular Purple glaze is a recent creation from experimenting with cobalt glazes in the wood kiln. The slow cooling of the kiln creates the light purple micro crystals along the surface. Measuring 7"w x 11. 75h. Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting. Ben Owen III developed the Nebular Purple wood fired microcrystalline series over several years. The Nebular Purple glaze is a recent creation