{"product_id":"gourd-vase-in-nebular-purple-9h-ben-owen-iii","title":"Gourd Vase in Nebular Purple, 9\"h (Ben Owen III)","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003eThis vase is a result of Ben’s influence from shapes and forms in nature.  With an organic, from-the-Earth feel, this Gourd Vase fuses \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003emodernity with tradition.  The gourd design is a form that Ben’s grandfather made as well.  The curvature of the vase provides a lovely accent for the wood-fired micro-crystal growth.\u003cbr\u003e   The Nebular Purple resulted from experimenting with cobalt glazes fired inside the wood kiln atmosphere.  The slow cooling of the kiln creates light purple micro-crystals along the surface.  A unique find that was a pleasant surprise!  Measuring 5.25”w x 9.75\"h.\u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    Ben Owen III developed the Nebular Purple wood-fired microcrystalline series over several years.  The outcome is the artistic rendition of a majestic nebula formation that telescopic space images portray.  \u003cbr\u003e    To achieve this rare find, the wood kiln temperature is meticulously controlled as it rises AND as it falls, to encourage micro-crystal growth at specific temperatures and render this stunning final product.  A small amount of the pigment magnesium tints the crystals light purple while a high concentration of the pigment cobalt tints the background a deep, rich blue.  We hope you enjoy this one-of-a-kind glaze!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2021).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40023109533751,"sku":"Ben Owen III","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/products\/IMG_7924_jpg.jpg?v=1668797352","url":"https:\/\/store.benowenpottery.com\/products\/gourd-vase-in-nebular-purple-9h-ben-owen-iii","provider":"Ben Owen Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}