Melon Flower Vase in Nebular Purple, 9"h (Ben Owen III) Cloud Blue Glaze Series The ribbed design is created

The ribbed design is created by altering the clay with a wooden throwing stick while the clay is still wet on the wheel

The small purple crystals are formed along the surface of the clay

This four-handled design is a design of Ben's family that has been made for three generations

A beautiful

Melon Flower Vase in Nebular Purple, 9"h (Ben Owen III) Cloud Blue Glaze Series The ribbed design is createdThe 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 5. 5"w x 9h. 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 from