Gourd Vase in Stardust Yellow, 6"h (Ben Owen III) Candles the wood kiln temperature is

the wood kiln temperature is meticulously controlled as it rises AND as it falls

Rooted in the refined aesthetics of Tang and Song dynasty Meiping vessels

The layered application creates a sophisticated surface that rewards close inspection

This carved urn in salt glaze draws inspiration from urns that Ben III's Grandfather

Gourd Vase in Stardust Yellow, 6"h (Ben Owen III) Candles the wood kiln temperature isSome new results from our recent kiln firing of the Stardust Yellow matte microcrystalline glaze. A great balance of the yellow micro crystals over the earth toned background glaze. This vase is a result of Bens influence from shapes and forms in nature. With an organic, from the Earth feel, this Gourd Vase fuses tradition with modernity. The gourd design is a form that Bens grandfather made as well. The curvature of the vase provides a lovely accent