{"product_id":"bowl-2-in-salt-glaze-with-cobalt-accents-dia-pots-from-the-past","title":"Bowl #2 in Salt Glaze with Cobalt Accents, 5.75\"dia. (Pots From The Past)","description":"\u003cp\u003e   Salt-glazed and wood-fired with cobalt decoration.  A beautiful bowl! \u003cbr\u003ePlease note the small hole in the outside of the bowl due to burnout of a tiny piece of wood during the firing process.  See last photo for visibility of the hole.  Call or message us with any questions or clarifications (910.464.2261; chat option on this website).  Measuring 5.75\"dia. x 3\"h.\u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e*Please note the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esmall, superficial hole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in the outside of the bowl due to burnout of a tiny piece of wood during the firing process. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee last photo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for visibility of the hole.  Call or message us with any questions or clarifications (910.464.2261; chat option on this website). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalt Glaze\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   Salt Glaze was first discovered by German potters in the late 14\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century.  Due to the high firing temperatures, stoneware clays are required.  The pieces can be handled and decorated with clay slips of many different colors, or, glazed partially with Cobalt Blue Glaze.  The surface may resemble the texture of an orange peel.  This was an early glaze used by settlers during the 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century in the Seagrove area.  Many of the pieces Ben makes in Salt Glaze are functional, even the more decorative large-scale pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is signed by Ben Owen III with year made ('84), and, is part of our \"Pots From The Past\" series.  A lovely piece of NC pottery history!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42322543312951,"sku":"Ben Owen III","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/files\/EE407A7D-A999-4C57-901F-AE7925AB8119_1_201_a.heic?v=1784142199","url":"https:\/\/store.benowenpottery.com\/products\/bowl-2-in-salt-glaze-with-cobalt-accents-dia-pots-from-the-past","provider":"Ben Owen Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}