Gourd Vase in Nebular Purple, 9.75"h (Ben Owen III) Melon Egg Vase Aurora can produce large sections

Aurora can produce large sections of the turquoise-blue tones as if a curtain was being pulled across the surface of the pot

as they will "craze" the material

The timing and duration of the firing are critical in achieving a burgundy to wine-red finish

The sophisticated silhouette transforms any space into a gallery-worthy display

Gourd Vase in Nebular Purple, 9.75"h (Ben Owen III) Melon Egg Vase Aurora can produce large sectionsThis vase is a result of Bens influence from shapes and forms in nature. With an organic, from the Earth feel, this Gourd Vase fuses modernity with tradition. The gourd design is a form that Bens grandfather made as well. The curvature of the vase provides a lovely accent for the wood fired micro crystal growth. The Nebular Purple resulted from experimenting with cobalt glazes fired inside the wood kiln atmosphere. The slow cooling of the kiln creates