{"product_id":"cup-in-nebular-purple-h-ben-owen-iii","title":"Cup in Nebular Purple\/Rutile, 4\"h (Ben Owen III)","description":"\u003cp\u003e   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!  Measuring  3.75\"w x 4”h.  \u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNebular Purple\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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":67598947352631,"sku":"Ben Owen III","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/files\/77669C37-36D0-4A9F-88E2-9EE5265693AF_1_201_a.heic?v=1791302236","url":"https:\/\/store.benowenpottery.com\/products\/cup-in-nebular-purple-h-ben-owen-iii","provider":"Ben Owen Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}