{"product_id":"egg-vase-2-in-cobalt-crystalline-h-ben-owen-iii","title":"Egg Vase #2 in Cobalt Crystalline, 6.25\"h (Ben Owen III)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e   This form is heavily influenced by the Mei Peng style of vases made early in Chinese clay culture and has been made for three generations of Ben’s family.  With a modest approach to form that allows the glaze surface to receive the focus of attention, the Egg Vase is one of the most popular forms that Ben enjoys creating. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e   A beautiful accent to any home or office, this Egg Vase is functional for fresh or dried floral arrangements.  Measuring 3.75”w x 6.25”h. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCobalt Crystalline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   Ben Owen III carefully developed the Cobalt Crystalline Glaze series over several years.  Various glaze materials with the potential to create unique surfaces and patterns were methodically manipulated during test series after test series until crystal formation became somewhat replicable.  Many of these crystal formations have been viewed as a comparison of various natural occurrences in the Earth’s environment.  Some resemble lichen on stone, lily pads floating along a lake or pond, moss on a tree trunk, and even blue jellyfish floating in deep ocean waters.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 promotes crystal development, while the pigment cobalt tints the crystals blue, and the pigment iron tints the background.  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 (2026).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42254894923831,"sku":"Ben Owen III","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/files\/IMG_5128_be530810-dc2f-450f-b525-7d60403d2de4.jpg?v=1780413741","url":"https:\/\/store.benowenpottery.com\/products\/egg-vase-2-in-cobalt-crystalline-h-ben-owen-iii","provider":"Ben Owen Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}