{"product_id":"miniature-genie-bottle-in-cobalt-crystalline-4-25h-ben-owen-iii","title":"Miniature Genie Bottle in Cobalt Crystalline , 4.25\"h (Ben Owen III)","description":"\u003cp\u003e   \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA miniature version of Ben III's classic genie bottle.  \u003c\/span\u003eBottle forms have been a favored shape for centuries.  A challenging but rewarding form to create, bottles are one of Ben’s favorite pieces to make on the potter’s wheel. \u003cbr\u003e    Traditionally created for the strict purpose of containment, today, bottle forms are appreciated for their delicate decorative shapes which contrast their organic, primal feel.  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA perfect token gift, hostess gift, or, present for that little one in the family with a passion for pottery.  \u003c\/span\u003eMeasuring 2.75”w x 4.25”h.\u003cbr\u003e Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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 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 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 (2023). \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40409064767543,"sku":"Ben Owen III","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/files\/IMG_5129_e296569a-27f2-48db-8698-ce01f15ac26d.jpg?v=1701463522","url":"https:\/\/store.benowenpottery.com\/products\/miniature-genie-bottle-in-cobalt-crystalline-4-25h-ben-owen-iii","provider":"Ben Owen Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}