{"title":"Chinese Blue","description":"\u003cspan\u003eThe Chinese Blue Glaze is sought by collectors because of the variety of hues and variations of finish from each firing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo two pieces come out exactly alike. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough many of the forms are similar to Chinese Red pieces, there are some shapes made specifically for this glaze. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe color is achieved from several mixtures of copper in a glaze and fired to 2250°F. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis glaze was first developed at Jugtown Pottery in the 1930s by Jacques Busbee and influenced Ben Owen Sr. when he established his own studio. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe recipe was handed down the generations and Ben Owen III continues with his version of 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one-of-a-kind. \u003cbr\u003e    Although many of the forms are similar to Chinese Red pieces, there are some shapes made specifically for this glaze.  \u003cbr\u003e    The color is achieved from several mixtures of copper in a glaze and fired to 2250°F.  This glaze was first developed at Jugtown Pottery in the 1930s.  After Jacques Busbee’s death, his wife Juliana requested that the glaze no longer be produced.  From different accounts and research, the recipe for the glaze was lost.  This glaze influenced Ben Owen Sr. when he established his own studio.  After many attempts to re-create the glaze, he developed a similar recipe that was then handed down through the generations and Ben Owen III continues with his version of the glaze.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2021).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32451629252663,"sku":"Ben Owen 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glaze.\u003cbr\u003e   The color is achieved from several mixtures of copper in a glaze and fired to 2250°F.  This glaze was first developed at Jugtown Pottery in the 1930s.  After Jacques Busbee’s death, his wife Juliana requested that the glaze no longer be produced.  From different accounts and research, the recipe for the glaze was lost.  This glaze influenced Ben Owen Sr. when he established his own studio.  After many attempts to re-create the glaze, he developed a similar recipe that was then handed down through the generations and Ben Owen III continues with his version of the glaze.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2001).  This bowl is from our \"Pots From The Past\" series.  A lovely North Carolina jewel to treasure!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40138740334647,"sku":"Ben Owen 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