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What Is Jian Zhan?
Jian Zhan (建盏), also known as Jian Ware or Chinese black ceramics," is a type of Chinese stoneware that originated during late Tang Dynasty (AD 618 to 907) and flourish during Song Dynasty (AD 960-1279).
These stonewares were highly prized during the Song Dynasty and were favored by the royals, nobles and the literati. They are highly regarded for their distinctive dark, lustrous glazes and often in simple, elegant forms.
Today, it is valued by collectors and enthusiasts of Chinese ceramics for its historical and aesthetic significance.
Handcrafted With Burning Passion!
The process of making Jian ware is complex and requires skilled craftsmanship. It involves 13 elaborated stages, from preparing the clay to firing the ceramics in specific kilns.
The entire process, from clay preparation to the final product, demands a high level of craftsmanship and knowledge.
Each piece is a work of art, reflecting the skill and artistry of the potter. Each Jian Ware is completely unique and should not be identical.
Jian Ware With Their Elegant Curves
Jian Ware teacups or bowls come in various shapes, each designed to enhance the tea-drinking experience and contribute to the aesthetics of the moment.
The literati during the Song Dynasty categorize these shapes into four main profiles, each with its unique charm and purpose. They are:
- Bound Rim 束口器型 (Shu Kou Qi Xing)
- Wide Rim 敞口器型 (Chang Kou Qi Xing)
- Recessed Rim 敛口器型 (Lian Kou Qi Xing)
- Flared Rim 撇口器型 (Pie Kou Qi Xing)
The Glaze: Earth's Secrets Meet Artistry's Alchemy
Jian ware is renowned for its distinctive dark glaze, often with unique patterns and variations.
Whether is a traditional Song Dynasty type of glaze or a modern glaze concoction, your tea drinking experience will greatly be enhanced.
The types of glaze used for Jian ware include:
- Black-Gold Glaze (黑釉）
- Hare-Fur Glaze (兔毫釉)
- Oil-Drop Glaze (油滴釉)
- Partridge-Feather Glaze (鹧鸪斑釉）
- Flambe Glaze (曜变釉)
- Modern Glaze
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From the whispers of a lone shade to a chorus o...
Each unique glaze is not man-made but rather forms its natural and vibrant colors within the kiln. During the firing process in the kiln, factors such as temperature, kiln's environment will form different...
From the whispers of a lone shade to a chorus o...
Each unique glaze is not man-made but rather forms its natural and vibrant colors within the kiln. During the firing process in the kiln, factors such as temperature, kiln's environment will form different...
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The Alluring Curves
It is said that the glaze of the Jian Zhan symbolizes its refined dressing whereas the shape of the teacups signifies its poise. Craftsmen either delve deeper into replicating classic and rustic...
The Alluring Curves
It is said that the glaze of the Jian Zhan symbolizes its refined dressing whereas the shape of the teacups signifies its poise. Craftsmen either delve deeper into replicating classic and rustic...
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Building each unique Jian Zhan Teacups
All Jian Zhan teacups are handmade going through 13 elaborated processes. Below are the step by step how natural earth is being transformed by skilled craftsmen into beautiful art pieces...
Building each unique Jian Zhan Teacups
All Jian Zhan teacups are handmade going through 13 elaborated processes. Below are the step by step how natural earth is being transformed by skilled craftsmen into beautiful art pieces...
