{"product_id":"egg-vase-in-cobalt-blue-8-5h-ben-owen-iii","title":"Egg Vase in Cobalt Blue, 8.5\"h (Ben Owen III)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\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\u003e   A beautiful accent to any home or office, this Egg Vase is functional for fresh or dried floral arrangements.  Measuring 5.25”w x 8.5”h. \u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCobalt Blue\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e   The Owen family has used the Cobalt Blue glaze for over four generations.  Early salt glaze wares made in the late 1800s were decorated with a cobalt blue glaze over the grey salt finish.  Over the past 50 years, Ben Owen Pottery has made some cobalt-glazed pieces using a uniform coating of the glaze on the surface of the pots.  Today, Ben uses a glaze similar to the older, original glaze.  This newer Cobalt Blue is glossy and reveals a depth to the finish.  Sometimes, Cobalt Blue is used to accentuate pieces that are fired in the wood kiln.  These are called multi-layered glazes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\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":42266629374007,"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\/IMG_5503.jpg?v=1781101825","url":"https:\/\/store.benowenpottery.com\/products\/egg-vase-in-cobalt-blue-8-5h-ben-owen-iii","provider":"Ben Owen Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}