{"product_id":"miniature-dimpled-globe-vase-in-opal-blue-3-5h-ben-owen-iii","title":"Miniature Dimpled Globe Vase in Opal Blue, 3.5\"h (Ben Owen III)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   This Dimpled Globe Vase provides a lovely background for floral arrangements.  After turning the vase on the potter's wheel, the piece is set aside to allow the clay to dry to a \"leather hard\" state.  Then, Ben III presses his fingers into the clay to create the large dimples. This Dimpled Globe Vase in Opal Blue is made from local Seagrove area earthenware clay.\u003c\/span\u003e  The rich color of the red clay enhances the opalescent blue glaze coating.  Fully functional as a miniature bud vase, this Dimpled Globe Vase is dishwasher-safe.  Measuring 3”w x 3.5\"h.\u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpal Blue\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003eOpal Blue is a Ben Owen Pottery proprietary glaze blend developed by Ben Owen III.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAptly named for the variegated hues found in blue opals, Opal Blue Glaze offers an intensity and richness seldom captured in a pottery glaze.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eEach piece displays a beautiful and unique array of blue.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003eBen III reserves the Opal Blue Glaze for pieces made with a red clay body.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe dark iron-rich clay makes the perfect canvas to showcase this stunning glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2024).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40627147145271,"sku":"Ben Owen III","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/files\/IMG_9325_7dbc8558-3202-46d4-baa7-00fcc12ae325.jpg?v=1710275456","url":"https:\/\/store.benowenpottery.com\/products\/miniature-dimpled-globe-vase-in-opal-blue-3-5h-ben-owen-iii","provider":"Ben Owen Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}