{"product_id":"melon-han-vase-in-cobalt-blue-8-25h-ben-owen-iii","title":"Melon Han Vase in Cobalt Blue, 8.25\"h (Ben Owen III)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e   This vase form is a traditional design from Ben Owen III’s family with influences from studying the pottery created during the Han Dynasty in Chinese culture.  \u003cbr\u003e   Capturing a timeless elegance for your home or office, this Melon Han Vase is fully functional for fresh or dried floral arrangements.  Measuring 5.25”w x 8.25”h. \u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCobalt Blue\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e   The Owen family has used the Cobalt Blue glaze for over four generations.  Early salt glaze wares made in the late 1800s were decorated with a cobalt blue glaze over the grey salt finish.  Over the past 50 years, Ben Owen Pottery has made some cobalt-glazed pieces using a uniform coating of the glaze on the surface of the pots.  Today, Ben uses a glaze similar to the older, original glaze.  This newer Cobalt Blue is glossy and reveals a depth to the finish.  Sometimes, Cobalt Blue is used to accentuate pieces that are fired in the wood kiln.  These are called multi-layered glazes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\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":42266655916087,"sku":"Ben Owen III","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/files\/IMG_5506.jpg?v=1781102442","url":"https:\/\/store.benowenpottery.com\/products\/melon-han-vase-in-cobalt-blue-8-25h-ben-owen-iii","provider":"Ben Owen Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}