Carved Urn in Salt Glaze, 4.5"h (Pots From The Past) Satin Yellow Glaze Series The Edo Jar is a

The Edo Jar is a traditional Owen Family form that is heavily influenced by Ben Owen III's studies in ceramic design from the Edo period in Japanese culture

5”w x 8”h

The thick application of the Dogwood White glaze provides a look of icing on a cake

During the firing process

Carved Urn in Salt Glaze, 4.5"h (Pots From The Past) Satin Yellow Glaze Series The Edo Jar is aThis Carved Urn in Salt Glaze draws inspiration from urns that Ben III's Grandfather, Ben Sr., made during his time as a potter at Jugtown. It is an exploration of shapes and forms made in the Chinese Han Dynasty as well as inspiration from Southwest Native American pottery. This particular vase was the result of studies between Ben III and his father, Ben Wade Owen Jr., in the 1980's. A wet clay slip is painted on and then the design is carved into