{"product_id":"han-vase-in-cobalt-crystalline-8-5h-ben-owen-iii","title":"Han Vase in Cobalt Crystalline, 8.5\"h (Ben Owen III)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e   This form is influenced by pottery made during the Chinese Han dynasty.  The cobalt and iron glaze is a blend of special materials that will react with one another during the cooling processes of the kiln firing to form glossy crystals.\u003cbr\u003e   A one-of-a-kind piece.  No two pieces develop the crystal pattern in the same way.  Perfect vase for a display of fresh or dried flowers.  Exceptional as a stand-alone piece, as well.  Measuring 5.25”w x 8.5”h.\u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCobalt Crystalline\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   The Cobalt Crystalline Glaze series was carefully developed by Ben Owen III over several years.  Various glaze materials with the potential to create unique surfaces and patterns were methodically manipulated during test series after test series until crystal formation became somewhat replicable.  Many of these crystal formations have been viewed as a comparison of various natural occurrences in the Earth’s environment.  Some resemble lichen on stone, lily pads floating along a lake or pond, moss on a tree trunk, and even blue jellyfish floating in deep ocean waters.\u003cbr\u003e   To achieve this rare find, the kiln temperature is meticulously controlled as it rises AND as it falls, to encourage crystalline growth at specific temperatures.  The glaze is applied by carefully airbrushing multiple layers of complementary glazes.  The presence of titanium- and zinc-rich ingredients promotes crystal development, while the pigment cobalt tints the crystals blue and the pigment iron tints the background.  We hope you enjoy this one-of-a-kind glaze!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2026). \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42419063783479,"sku":"Ben Owen III","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/files\/9EB80652-87FA-4A99-A877-DEDAA9AFABA1_1_201_a.heic?v=1787862531","url":"https:\/\/store.benowenpottery.com\/products\/han-vase-in-cobalt-crystalline-8-5h-ben-owen-iii","provider":"Ben Owen Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}