{"product_id":"pitcher-2-in-nebular-purple-8h-tableware-collection-copy","title":"Pitcher #2 in Nebular Purple, 8\"h (Tableware Collection)","description":"\u003cp\u003e    A classic English-style form with great results from the wood firing process.  Perfect for any special occasion, dinner, or arrangement of flowers.  The Nebular Purple glaze is a creation from experimenting with cobalt glazes in the wood kiln.  The slow-cooling of the kiln creates the light purple micro-crystals along the surface.  A great result from the recent wood firing!  Measuring 6.25\"l x 5.5”w x 8”h.  Dishwasher- and microwave safe.  \u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNebular Purple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Ben Owen III developed the Nebular Purple wood-fired microcrystalline series over several years.  The outcome is the artistic rendition of a majestic nebula formation that telescopic space images portray.  \u003cbr\u003e   To achieve this rare find, the wood kiln temperature is meticulously controlled as it rises AND as it falls, to encourage micro-crystal growth at specific temperatures and render this stunning final product.  A small amount of the pigment magnesium tints the crystals light purple while a high concentration of the pigment cobalt tints the background a deep, rich blue.  We hope you enjoy this one-of-a-kind glaze!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tableware Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   You can find the traditional forms and shapes of Ben Owen Sr. pottery wares in The Tableware Collection at Ben Owen lll Pottery.  This line highlights shapes and forms made in a traditional Owen style of the early 1900’s folk pottery of North Carolina as well as influences from Asia.  \u003cbr\u003e   This traditional collection has been continued by several potters who have worked at Ben Owen Pottery since the 1960’s.  The previous line was made by potter Elizabeth McAdams, who worked as a studio assistant and retail manager for Ben Owen Pottery from 2022-2025.  The current line is made by potter Silas Bradley, who began work as a studio assistant in August 2025.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is stamped \"Ben Owen Pottery\" with initials hand-signed \"SB\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42189986234423,"sku":"Tableware Collection","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/files\/IMG_4061_4b6d47b5-7651-45c1-b7f8-7da553701a49.jpg?v=1776372804","url":"https:\/\/store.benowenpottery.com\/products\/pitcher-2-in-nebular-purple-8h-tableware-collection-copy","provider":"Ben Owen Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}