Genie Bottle in Ash Glaze, 13.25"h (Ben Owen III) Carved Designs This Egg Vase was made

This Egg Vase was made by Ben Owen Sr

A North Carolina pottery history treasure

Multi-Layered Glazes

Bottles have been a favorite form for Ben III to create on the potter’s wheel

Made with a porcelain clay and glazed in a proprietary Ben Owen lll Glaze

Genie Bottle in Ash Glaze, 13.25"h (Ben Owen III) Carved Designs This Egg Vase was madeBottles 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 with a design influence from early Asian ceramic art made during the Song Dynasty. Ben III also often looks to nature for design. This bottle reflects the natural look of a gourd.