the Busbees of Jugtown entered a vase
Perfect vase for a display of fresh or dried flowers
This two-handled form is a distinct design influenced by Ben III’s time spent studying traditional Chinese ceramic art in China
His Patina Green glaze can produce results that resemble moss growing along the surface of a tree trunk or a weathered copper roof
The Egg Vase is thrown on the potter's wheel and then altered into a melon-like form to create a unique design that reflects nature's influence on Ben III's designs
Dogwood Vase #1 in Chinese Red, 9"h (Ben Owen III) LF BIII the Busbees of Jugtown enteredThe Dogwood Vase is a shape that has been made in Bens family for three generations. During the 1920s, Bens grandfather, Ben Owen Sr., was a potter at Jugtown Pottery. While there, in 1928, the Busbees of Jugtown entered a vase, made by Ben Owen Sr., in the Dogwood Festival. The vase was awarded best in the show and from that time forward, the vase was called the Dogwood Vase. The sculptured flowers on either side of this exquisite vase honor North