{"product_id":"flair-bowl-in-opal-blue-dia-benjamin-owen-iv","title":"Flair Bowl in Opal Blue, 6.5\"dia. (Benjamin Owen IV)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003e   Handmade by Benjamin Owen IV.  The scalloped design on the base is inspired by Asian pottery allowing room for a glaze to move at the base. \u003cbr\u003e     Fully functional for everyday use, this bowl in Mirror Black will become a valued gift by its recipient.  Measuring 6.5”dia. x 1.5\"h.\u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Opal Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003eOpal Blue is a Ben Owen Pottery proprietary glaze blend developed by Ben Owen III.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAptly named for the variegated hues found in blue opals, Opal Blue Glaze offers an intensity and richness seldom captured in a pottery glaze.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eEach piece displays a beautiful and unique array of blue.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003eBen III reserves the Opal Blue Glaze for pieces made with a red clay body.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe dark iron-rich clay makes the perfect canvas to showcase this stunning glaze.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black;\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Benjamin Wade Owen IV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e    Benjamin Wade Owen IV (b. 2005), the youngest child of sixth-generation potter Ben Owen III.  Creating with clay is a way for Ben IV to carry on his family's legacy and connect with his roots.  Ben IV's work has been featured in galleries such as the Mint Museum in Charlotte, N.C. as well as the Golf Shop of the renowned Grandover Resort in Greensboro, N.C.\u003cbr\u003e   Ben IV is currently studying law at Liberty University and will continue to make pots for Ben Owen Pottery.  When home, Ben IV enjoys spending his spare moments turning clay in his family's studio in Seagrove, N.C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is hand-signed by Benjamin Owen IV with the year made (2026).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50228059242551,"sku":"Benjamin Owen IV","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/files\/DC9D5236-A3EB-4756-AF23-8B82A62EEE84_1_105_c.jpg?v=1790448710","url":"https:\/\/store.benowenpottery.com\/products\/flair-bowl-in-opal-blue-dia-benjamin-owen-iv","provider":"Ben Owen Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}