{"product_id":"contour-bowl-in-turquoise-crystalline-dia-ben-owen-iii","title":"Contour Bowl in Turquoise Crystalline, 10\"dia. (Ben Owen III)","description":"\u003cp\u003e  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eServing bowls have been a part of the home setting for thousands of years.  Offering guests, family, or friends a treat or special food dish has been a long-standing tradition across many cultures that continues today.  This contoured bowl reveals many of the great qualities of the glaze surface and will become a cherished conversation piece.  \u003c\/span\u003eDishwasher- and microwave-safe.   Measuring 4.5”h x 10”dia. \u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurquoise Crystalline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   The Turquoise Crystalline glaze from Ben Owen Pottery was developed over several years by manipulating glaze materials and tweaking the crucial cooling process used during the kiln firings.  This brilliant blue color is made from a combination of copper and cobalt.  Examples of blues like this have inspired Ben III from Middle Eastern pottery and the semi-precious stone, Lapis lazuli.  A range of colors is achieved through special application and firing techniques.  The crystals are formed within the glaze along the surface of the vase during the cooling process of a kiln firing.  Due to the unique chemical properties during crystal formation, no two crystals are alike.  This glaze lends itself to creating completely individualized pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2026).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42162066718775,"sku":"Ben Owen III","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/files\/DD4E79B6-06B2-48E3-A719-7C86881C1005_1_201_a.heic?v=1774644095","url":"https:\/\/store.benowenpottery.com\/products\/contour-bowl-in-turquoise-crystalline-dia-ben-owen-iii","provider":"Ben Owen Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}