{"product_id":"egg-vase-3-in-chinese-blue-5-75h-ben-owen-iii-1","title":"Egg Vase #3 in Chinese Blue, 5.75\"h (Ben Owen III)","description":"\u003cp\u003e   A classic egg-shaped vase that has been made for three generations of Ben’s family with a unique finish of Chinese Blue.  This form is heavily influenced by the Mei Peng style of vases that were made early in Chinese clay culture.  \u003cbr\u003e   This Chinese Blue copper glaze is a blend of materials that will react to the smoke and flame from the firing process.  A one-of-a-kind piece!  No two pieces develop the color pattern in the same way.  Measuring 3.5”w x 5.75”h. \u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    The Chinese Blue Glaze is sought by collectors because of the variety of hues and variations of finish from each firing.  No two pieces develop exactly alike.  Each result is one-of-a-kind. \u003cbr\u003e   Although many of the forms are similar to Chinese Red pieces, there are some shapes made specifically for this glaze.  \u003cbr\u003e   The color is achieved from several mixtures of copper in a glaze and fired to 2250°F.  This glaze was first developed at Jugtown Pottery in the 1930s.  After Jacques Busbee’s death, his wife Juliana requested that the glaze no longer be produced.  From different accounts and research, the recipe for the glaze was lost.  This glaze influenced Ben Owen Sr. when he established his own studio.  After many attempts to re-create the glaze, he developed a similar recipe that was then handed down through the generations and Ben Owen III continues with his version of the glaze.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2025).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41638993592375,"sku":"Ben Owen III","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/files\/IMG_7348.jpg?v=1745950413","url":"https:\/\/store.benowenpottery.com\/products\/egg-vase-3-in-chinese-blue-5-75h-ben-owen-iii-1","provider":"Ben Owen Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}