{"product_id":"square-shouldered-melon-egg-vase-in-cobalt-yellow-matte-and-ash-glazes-8-75h-ben-owen-iii","title":"Square Shouldered Melon Egg Vase in Cobalt and Ash Glazes, 8.75\"h (Ben Owen III)","description":"\u003cp\u003e   This vase design is a classic egg shape that has been made for three generations of Ben’s family, and, is one of the most popular forms that Ben Owen III enjoys creating.  \u003cbr\u003e   This form is heavily influenced by the Mei Peng style vases made early in Chinese clay culture. Measuring 5.5”w x 8.75”h.\u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: What appear to be white spots on the surface are reflections from photo lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalt Glaze\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSalt Glaze was first discovered by German potters in the late 14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e century.  Due to the high firing temperatures, stoneware clays are required.  The pieces can be handled and decorated with clay slips of many different colors, or, glazed partially with Cobalt Blue Glaze.  The surface may resemble the texture of an orange peel.  This was an early glaze used by settlers during the 19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e century in the Seagrove area.  Many of the pieces Ben makes in Salt Glaze are functional, even the more decorative large-scale pots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCobalt Blue\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e   The Cobalt Blue glaze has been used by the Owen family for over four generations.  Early salt glaze wares made in the late 1800s were decorated with a cobalt blue glaze over the grey salt finish.  Over the past 50 years, Ben Owen Pottery has made some cobalt-glazed pieces using a uniform coating of the glaze on the surface of the pots.  Today, Ben uses a glaze similar to the older, original glaze.  This newer Cobalt Blue is glossy and reveals a depth to the finish.  Sometimes, the Cobalt Blue is used to accentuate pieces that are fired in the wood kiln.  These are called multi-layered glazes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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":40131835330615,"sku":"Ben Owen III","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/8692\/3575\/products\/IMG_1660.jpg?v=1680035494","url":"https:\/\/store.benowenpottery.com\/products\/square-shouldered-melon-egg-vase-in-cobalt-yellow-matte-and-ash-glazes-8-75h-ben-owen-iii","provider":"Ben Owen Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}