{"product_id":"dogwood-vase-in-dogwood-white-h-ben-owen-iii-3","title":"Dogwood Vase in Dogwood White, 8.25\"h (Ben Owen III)","description":"\u003cp\u003e   The Dogwood Vase is a shape that has been made in Ben’s family for three generations.  The sculpted Dogwood flower medallions on the shoulders of this exquisite vase honor North Carolina, known as “The Dogwood State”.\u003cbr\u003e   The vase has a thicker glaze application on the surface to resemble the look of icing on a cake.  The rich color of the red clay compliments the white glaze coating.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe scalloped design on the base is influenced by techniques seen in early Chinese glazed pottery during the Song and Tang Dynasties and early Japanese techniques.\u003cbr\u003e   The Dogwood Vase form is perfect for a display of flowers on a table, mantle, or office shelf.  Measuring 4.75”w x 8.25\"h.\u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDogwood White\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   During the 1920s, Ben’s grandfather, Ben Owen Sr., was a potter at Jugtown Pottery.  While there, Jacque Busbee did extensive research to create many of the colors for the pottery.  Chinese and Japanese white finishes inspired the Dogwood White glaze for pottery with a thick coating that resembles icing on a cake.  In 1928, the Busbees of Jugtown entered a vase, made by Ben Owen, in the Dogwood festival with this white glaze.  The vase was awarded best in the show and from that time forward, the vase was called the Dogwood Vase, and the glaze was named Dogwood White.  This glaze works well for weddings and flower displays.\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":42446916026423,"sku":"Ben Owen III","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/files\/CAABB3A5-372F-4331-9F11-3A02CA7EEDBC_1_201_a_f816631e-4d2e-4dec-98ba-f553eb1e3d02.heic?v=1789661373","url":"https:\/\/store.benowenpottery.com\/products\/dogwood-vase-in-dogwood-white-h-ben-owen-iii-3","provider":"Ben Owen Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}