Genie Bottle in Cobalt and Ash Glazes, 13.25"h (Ben Owen III) Bryan Pulliam 1969- Natural Ash Glaze

Natural Ash Glaze

to produce the blue hue

This form is heavily influenced by the Mei Peng style of vases that were made early in Chinese clay culture

This Flower Gourd Vase is a result of Ben’s influence from shapes and forms in nature

this alteration provides both a physical and visual accent to the overall aesthetic of the bowl

Genie Bottle in Cobalt and Ash Glazes, 13.25"h (Ben Owen III) Bryan Pulliam 1969- Natural Ash GlazeBottles are traditional forms that were originally created for the strict purpose of containment. Today, bottle forms are appreciated for their delicate decorative shapes which contrast their organic, primal feel. This Genie Bottle is a classic form made by Ben Owen III. Influenced by early Asian forms made during the Tang Dynasty and gourd shapes from nature. The cobalt pigments blended with the naturally formed Ash Glaze create a completely