Persian Jar in Chinese Blue, 13.25"h (Pots From The Past) The Tableware Collection The vase was awarded best

The vase was awarded best in the show and from that time forward

It is an exploration of shapes and forms made in the Chinese Han Dynasty as well as inspiration from Southwest Native American pottery

Although Meiping vessels traditionally held blooming Plum tree branches

The Cobalt Blue glaze has been used by the Owen family for over four generations

Forms and shapes from the natural environment often inspire Ben when turning on the pottery wheel

Persian Jar in Chinese Blue, 13.25"h (Pots From The Past) The Tableware Collection The vase was awarded bestThis form is influenced by the Persian storage jars with rope pattern designs made during the 10th 12th century. The Chinese Blue copper glaze is a blend of copper pigments that will react to the smoke and flame from the firing process. A one of a kind piece. No two develop the color pattern in the same way. Measuring 9. 25"w x 13. 25"h. Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting. Chinese Blue The