A unique bowl with colors of Ruby and Jade Green. The finish is the signature Chinese Blue copper glaze which is a blend of copper pigments that will react to the smoke and flame from the firing process. When salt is introduced into the kiln atmosphere, the salt acts as a bleaching agent and lightens the colors within the glaze. Hence, these beautiful Ruby and Jade Green colors develop instead of the traditional blues and reds associated with the Chinese Blue glaze. Measuring 5.75"dia. x 2"h.
Please Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.
The Chinese Blue Glaze is sought by collectors because of the variety of hues and variations of finish from each firing. No two pieces develop exactly alike. Each result is one-of-a-kind. Although many of the forms are similar to Chinese Red pieces, there are some shapes made specifically for this glaze.
The color is achieved from several mixtures of copper in a glaze and fired to 2250°F. This glaze was first developed at Jugtown Pottery in the 1930s. After Jacques Busbee’s death, his wife Juliana requested that the glaze no longer be produced. From different accounts and research, the recipe for the glaze was lost. This glaze influenced Ben Owen Sr. when he established his own studio. After many attempts to re-create the glaze, he developed a similar recipe that was then handed down through the generations and Ben Owen III continues with his version of the glaze.
Hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2001). This bowl is from our "Pots From The Past" series. A lovely North Carolina jewel to treasure!