{"product_id":"egg-vase-in-turquoise-crystalline-h-benjamin-owen-iv","title":"Egg Vase in Turquoise Crystalline, 4\"h (Benjamin Owen IV)","description":"\u003cp\u003e   Hand-thrown by Benjamin Owen IV.  Covered in a Ben Owen Pottery proprietary glaze, Turquoise Crystalline.  Measuring 3.25”dia. x 4”h.\u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurquoise Crystalline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   The Turquoise Crystalline glaze from Ben Owen Pottery was developed over several years by manipulating glaze materials and tweaking the crucial cooling process used during the kiln firings.  This brilliant blue color is made from a combination of copper and cobalt.  Examples of blues like this have inspired Ben III from Middle Eastern pottery and the semi-precious stone, Lapis lazuli.  A range of colors is achieved through special application and firing techniques.  The crystals are formed within the glaze along the surface of the vase during the cooling process of a kiln firing.  Due to the unique chemical properties during crystal formation, no two crystals are alike.  This glaze lends itself to creating completely individualized pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenjamin Owen IV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   Benjamin Owen IV (b. 2005), the youngest child of sixth-generation potter Ben Owen III.  Benjamin’s work is featured in galleries such as the Mint Museum in Charlotte, NC as well as the Golf Shop of the renowned Grandover Resort in Greensboro, NC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is hand-signed by Benjamin Owen IV with the year made (2026).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42336059031607,"sku":"Benjamin Owen IV","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/files\/881F8A97-373C-4578-B37C-C1C78C470F2B_1_201_a.heic?v=1785873275","url":"https:\/\/store.benowenpottery.com\/products\/egg-vase-in-turquoise-crystalline-h-benjamin-owen-iv","provider":"Ben Owen Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}