Tang Vase in Dogwood White, 8.75"h (Ben Owen III) Candlesticks Ben wanted to recreate a

Ben wanted to recreate a similar surface but with the option to make it uniform or add an accent by spraying on the clay surface

After turning the vase

glazed partially with Cobalt Blue Glaze

Under normal airflow conditions

in the early 1990s while in college at East Carolina

Tang Vase in Dogwood White, 8.75"h (Ben Owen III) Candlesticks Ben wanted to recreate aThis vase is a classic form made by Ben Owen III. The two handled jar has been a signature shape influenced by early Asian forms made during the Tang Dynasty. The thick application of the Dogwood White glaze resembles the look of icing on a cake. The rich color of the red clay enhances the white glaze coating to create a striking color contrast. The scalloped design on the base directly reflects the heavy Asian influence in Ben III's form and design,