Altered Bottle in Natural Ash and Salt Glaze, 13.25"h (Ben Owen III) Ash Glazes 25”w x 6"h

25”w x 6"h

The ribbed design is created by altering the clay with a wooden throwing stick while the clay is still wet on the wheel

the results were strikingly different with many variations of color and surface

A native North Carolinian

Altered Bottle in Natural Ash and Salt Glaze, 13.25"h (Ben Owen III) Ash Glazes 25”w x 6"hBottles are one of Bens favorite forms to make on the wheel. A beautiful, unique shape that was altered on the wheel during the leather hard stage of drying. This piece was woodfired and in an area where salt is added to the kiln at the end of the firing. Natural Ash Glaze is produced from the oak and hickory hardwood burned in the kiln. Measuring 8. 5"l x 4. 5"w x 13. 25h. Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from