Melon Bottle in Mirror Black, 5.25"h (Pots From The Past) Copper Penny Glaze Store your pantry staples

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Melon Bottle in Mirror Black, 5.25"h (Pots From The Past) Copper Penny Glaze Store your pantry staplesBottles 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. Ben Owen III often gathers ideas for pottery forms from the natural environment around him. This Melon Bottle reflects that organic influence. The bottle is thrown on the potter's wheel and then altered into a melon like shape to create a