This Juice Cup in Chinese Blue is a unique example of the wood-fired Chinese Blue glaze. With a variation of turquoise blue to light green hues, this cup is a lovely example of a hand-turned piece by Ben Owen Sr. during his days at Old Plank Road Pottery (now known as Ben Owen Pottery). Measuring 3“dia. x 3.5"h.
Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.
Chinese Blue Glaze
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 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.
Made by Ben Owen Sr. circa the 1960s. Stamped "Master Potter Ben Owen".