{"product_id":"small-genie-bottle-in-chinese-blue-h-ben-owen-iii","title":"Small Genie Bottle in Chinese Blue 5.75\"h (Ben Owen III)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   A miniature version of Ben III's classic genie bottle.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\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.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally created for the strict purpose of containment, today, bottle forms are appreciated for their delicate decorative shapes which contrast their organic, primal feel.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA perfect token gift, hostess gift, or, present for that little one in the family with a passion for pottery.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring 3.75”w x 5.75”h.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Blue\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e   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. \u003cbr\u003e   Although many of the forms are similar to Chinese Red pieces, there are some shapes made specifically for this glaze.  \u003cbr\u003e   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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This piece is hand-signed by Ben Owen III with the year made (2026).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Owen Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42399476187191,"sku":"Ben Owen III","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/files\/AA2875F7-6C3C-4558-BEF4-582192A4E46C_1_201_a.heic?v=1787171072","url":"https:\/\/store.benowenpottery.com\/products\/small-genie-bottle-in-chinese-blue-h-ben-owen-iii","provider":"Ben Owen Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}