{"product_id":"bowl-in-nebular-purple-with-new-rutile-dia-benjamin-owen-iv","title":"Bowl in Nebular Purple with New Rutile, 4.75\"dia.  (Benjamin Owen IV)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e   Offering guests, family, or friends a treat or special food dish has been a long-standing tradition across many cultures that continues today.  Covered in a new combination of Ben III's Nebular Purple wood-fired microcrystalline glaze inside and his latest rutile glaze outside.  The slow-cooling of the kiln creates dark beige micro-crystals along the surface.  A unique find that was a pleasant surprise!  Dishwasher- and microwave-safe.  Hand-turned by Benjamin Owen IV.  Measuring 4.75\"dia. x 2”h.\u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Nebular Purple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   Ben Owen III developed the Nebular Purple wood-fired microcrystalline series over several years.  The outcome is the artistic rendition of a majestic nebula formation that telescopic space images portray.  \u003cbr\u003e   To achieve this rare find, the wood kiln temperature is meticulously controlled as it rises AND as it falls, to encourage micro-crystal growth at specific temperatures and render this stunning final product.  A small amount of the pigment magnesium tints the crystals light purple while a high concentration of the pigment cobalt tints the background a deep, rich blue.  We hope you enjoy this one-of-a-kind glaze!\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black;\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Benjamin Wade Owen IV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e    Benjamin Wade Owen IV (b. 2005), the youngest child of sixth-generation potter Ben Owen III.  Creating with clay is a way for Ben IV to carry on his family's legacy and connect with his roots.  Ben IV's work has been featured in galleries such as the Mint Museum in Charlotte, N.C. as well as the Golf Shop of the renowned Grandover Resort in Greensboro, N.C.\u003cbr\u003e   Ben IV is currently studying law at Liberty University and will continue to make pots for Ben Owen Pottery.  When home, Ben IV enjoys spending his spare moments turning clay in his family's studio in Seagrove, N.C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is hand-signed by Benjamin Owen IV with the year made (2026).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67608252973111,"sku":"Benjamin Owen IV","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/files\/16D26F43-20C9-4768-99BC-4F949B6985EE_1_105_c.jpg?v=1791578153","url":"https:\/\/store.benowenpottery.com\/products\/bowl-in-nebular-purple-with-new-rutile-dia-benjamin-owen-iv","provider":"Ben Owen Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}