{"product_id":"mug-4-in-opal-blue-4-25h-ben-owen-iii-1","title":"Mug #4 in Opal Blue, 4.25\"h (Ben Owen III)","description":"\u003cp\u003e   Covered in a new Ben Owen Pottery proprietary glaze blend, Opal Blue, this mug displays a beautiful array of variegated hues.  The glaze was named after the incredible natural color of blue opals. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e    The scalloped design on the base directly reflects the heavy Asian influence in Ben III's form and design, a common theme in his body of work.  The scalloped design is commonly seen in early Chinese glazed pottery during the Song and Tang Dynasties, as well as in early Japanese ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e   Sure to become a favored piece of art in the home or office.  Both decorative and functional.  Dishwasher- and microwave-safe.  Measuring 5“l x 3.5”w x 4.25”h. \u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eOpal Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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. techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2025).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41540704370743,"sku":"Ben Owen III","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/files\/IMG_4772_jpg.jpg?v=1742068437","url":"https:\/\/store.benowenpottery.com\/products\/mug-4-in-opal-blue-4-25h-ben-owen-iii-1","provider":"Ben Owen Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}