Egg Vase #1 in Chinese Blue, 9"h (Ben Owen III) Gift Card The glaze was named after

The glaze was named after the incredible natural color of blue opals

Examples of blues like this have inspired Ben III from Middle Eastern pottery and the semi-precious stone

After turning the vase on the potter's wheel

These larger crystals are formed within the glaze along the surface of the vase during the cooling process of a kiln firing

Egg Vase #1 in Chinese Blue, 9"h (Ben Owen III) Gift Card The glaze was named afterA classic egg shaped vase that has been made for three generations of Bens family with a unique finish of Chinese Blue. This form is heavily influenced by the Mei Peng style of vases that were made early in Chinese clay culture. This Chinese Blue copper glaze is a blend of materials that will react to the smoke and flame from the firing process. A one of a kind piece! No two pieces develop the color pattern in the same way. Measuring 4. 5w x 9h.