{"product_id":"dogwood-vase-2-in-lily-pad-green-9h-ben-owen-iii","title":"Dogwood Vase #2 in Lily Pad Green, 9\"h (Ben Owen III)","description":"\u003cp\u003e   The Dogwood Vase is a form developed by Ben III’s grandfather, Ben Owen Sr.  The form was aptly named after it won best of the show in the 1928 Dogwood Festival.  This vase shape is great for a display of flowers on a table or a mantle.  Measuring 4.75”w x 9”h.\u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLily Pad Green Crystalline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   The Lily Pad Green Crystalline Glaze series was carefully developed over several years.  Ben Owen III methodically manipulated various glaze materials with the potential to create unique surfaces and patterns that are reflective of natural scenery in our world's environment.  Some outcomes resemble lichen on stone, lily pads peeking along a pond surface, or even blue moon jellies floating in deep ocean waters.\u003cbr\u003e   To achieve this rare find, the kiln temperature is meticulously controlled as it rises AND as it falls, to encourage crystalline growth at specific temperatures.  The glaze is applied by carefully airbrushing multiple layers of complementary glazes.  The presence of titanium- and zinc-rich ingredients promote crystal development, while the pigment copper tints the crystals and background green.  We hope you enjoy this one-of-a-kind glaze!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2022).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39979082874935,"sku":"Ben Owen III","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/products\/IMG_7158copy.jpg?v=1665675482","url":"https:\/\/store.benowenpottery.com\/products\/dogwood-vase-2-in-lily-pad-green-9h-ben-owen-iii","provider":"Ben Owen Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}