Combed Edo Jar in Natural Ash, 8.25"h (Ben Owen III) Frogskin Glaze Series this distinctive pitcher merges salt

this distinctive pitcher merges salt and ash glazes into a uniquely textured surface that tells its own story and serves equally well pouring beverages or commanding attention as sculptural décor

25”w x 14

The red glaze is reminiscent of the old Chinese Red over glazes used in the 16th century and has worked well with Ben III’s simple Asian translations

* Note special care instruction labels on each red pot

they cling to the exposed areas of the pots and accumulate over a period of time

Combed Edo Jar in Natural Ash, 8.25"h (Ben Owen III) Frogskin Glaze Series this distinctive pitcher merges saltEdo Jars are a form that is heavily influenced by Ben's time spent in Japan studying the ceramic art created during the Edo period in Japanese culture. The Natural Ash accumulation accentuates the simplicity of form while allowing the decorative combed lines to display clearly. It is a blend of iron, mica enriched clay, and the natural ash accumulation from the wood firing process. Unusual micro crystals forming on the surface of the piece are