Han Vase in Nebular Purple, 11.25"h (Ben Owen III) Ben Owen III Salt Glaze was first discovered

Salt Glaze was first discovered by German potters in the late 14th century

The Chinese Blue Glaze is sought by collectors because of the variety of hues and variations of finish from each firing

The stunning result is a growth of tiny

This teapot reflects that organic influence

This vase design is heavily influenced by the Mei Peng style vases made early in Chinese clay culture

Han Vase in Nebular Purple, 11.25"h (Ben Owen III) Ben Owen III Salt Glaze was first discoveredThis vase design is influenced by pottery forms made during the Chinese Han dynasty. The Nebular Purple resulted from experimenting with cobalt glazes fired inside the wood kiln atmosphere. The slow cooling of the kiln creates light purple micro crystals along the surface. A unique find that was a pleasant surprise! The curvature of the vase provides a lovely background for displaying the miraculous crystals. This vase will become a treasured gift in