{"product_id":"flair-bowl-in-chinese-blue-9-5dia-benjamin-owen-iv","title":"Flair Bowl in Chinese Blue, 9.5\"dia. (Benjamin Owen IV)","description":"\u003cp\u003e   A great serving bowl for food, and, a perfect display for floating flowers on a table.  Both dishwasher- and microwave-safe, you’re sure to enjoy this lovely bowl daily.  Measuring 9.5\"dia. x 1.75\"h.\u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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 by Jacques Busbee 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\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":42324785758263,"sku":"Benjamin Owen IV","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/files\/676E3227-D5CB-40F1-A5BA-E4F30080C525_1_201_a.heic?v=1784318198","url":"https:\/\/store.benowenpottery.com\/products\/flair-bowl-in-chinese-blue-9-5dia-benjamin-owen-iv","provider":"Ben Owen Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}