{"product_id":"melon-egg-vase-in-lily-pad-green-10-5h-ben-owen-iii-for-jackie-holecek-12-12-23","title":"Melon Egg Vase in Lily Pad Green, 10\"h (Ben Owen III)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e   This Melon Egg Vase in Lily Pad Green Crystalline is sure to become a treasured addition to any collection or display.  \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    Ben III often looks to shapes and forms in nature for artistic inspiration.  This Egg Vase is an example and is also a traditional form favored by Ben’s grandfather, Ben Owen Sr.  This vase design is also heavily influenced by the Mei Peng style vases made early in Chinese clay culture.  With a modest approach to form that allows the glaze surface to receive the focus of attention, the Egg Vase is one of the most popular forms that Ben III enjoys creating.  Altered on the potter's wheel during the wet stage to allow movement in the clay.  Measuring 7”w x 10”h.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   The Lily Pad Green Crystalline Glaze series was carefully developed over several years.  Ben Owen III methodically manipulated various glaze materials with the potential to create unique surfaces and patterns that are reflective of natural scenery in our world's environment.  Some outcomes resemble lichen on stone, lily pads peeking along a pond surface, or even blue moon jellies floating in deep ocean waters.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 promote crystal development, while the pigment copper tints the crystals and background green.  We hope you enjoy this one-of-a-kind glaze!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2023).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40438465101879,"sku":"Ben Owen III","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/files\/IMG_6573.jpg?v=1703268409","url":"https:\/\/store.benowenpottery.com\/products\/melon-egg-vase-in-lily-pad-green-10-5h-ben-owen-iii-for-jackie-holecek-12-12-23","provider":"Ben Owen Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}