This vase shape is influenced by pottery forms made during the Chinese Han dynasty. The copper glaze is a blend of materials that will react to the smoke and flame from the firing process. A one-of-a-kind piece. No two develop the color pattern in the same way. Measuring 5”w x 7.75"h.
Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.
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.
Although many of the forms are similar to Chinese Red pieces, there are some shapes made specifically for this glaze.
The color is achieved from several mixtures of copper in a glaze and fired to 2250°F. This glaze was first developed 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.
This piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2000) and is part of our "Pots From The Past" series. A North Carolina pottery historical gem!
Most of these pieces are from the studio and have been re-fired to improve the finish. Some were set aside to work on later and others were boxed up and forgotten until recently. Many of these developed some great results and others had to be discarded. If you are looking for a piece to add from earlier in Ben's clay journey, this may be the answer! Enjoy!