70ml / 2.37 oz Jianzhan Tenmoku Tea Cup - Blue Oil Spot Tea Cup
$39.79
Description
This Jianzhan tea bowl features shimmering blue crystal‑flower patterns, making it extremely beautiful. The interior and exterior glazes differ: the inside showcases blue crystal‑flower motifs, while the outside displays oil‑spot textures.
Specifications
Dia.: 6.5cm / 2.56''
Volume: 70ml / 2.37 fl oz (US)
Handcrafted item, slight volume variation may exist for each piece.
Pattern: blue oil spot
Master: Ruo Ye
Process: electric‑fired at 1250°C
Original: Fujian Province, China
Jianzhan, also known as Tenmoku pottery, originated in the Song Dynasty and was used as a tea bowl (chawan).
It is called Jianzhan in China and Tenmoku pottery in Japan.
Treasure Teawares offers authentic Jianzhan from Jianyang, Fujian, China — the birthplace of Jian ware dating back to the Song Dynasty. Artisans craft the body and glaze using local iron‑rich clay, fired at 1250°C.
The high iron content helps soften water, making it widely suitable for drinking tea and liquor.
Shipment: China post/USPS
Package: gift case with certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
Gift wrapping and packaging
The commodity is packed in gift case with soft cotton, which can completely protect the damage through shipment.
Custom and personalized orders
Available
Care instructions
1.When you receive your Jianzhan,please boil it in boiling water for a few minutes. It has the functions of disinfection and warming.
2.When pour tea in cup,since tea temperature is too high to taste,it is better to shake the tea soup first to make it soak into whole cup,in this way,not only can help Jianzhan grow a uniform color, but also can appreciate the magical changes of markings .
3. After finish your tea,blanch it with boiling water,clean it properly. Place in a ventilated and easy-to-dry place or wipe clean with a soft tea cloth,never use fine sand cloth, sandpaper, polishing cloth which will damage Jianzhan surface and make it loose luster and scratches.
What material of Jianzhan wares
The ore is from Jianyang city,which is the original place of Jianzhan ware. It is rich in iron ions, which is special to compare with other place and best to make Jianzhan. The glaze is natural as well.
Why Jianzhan is colorful and unique
It is mainly related to the difference of porcelain minerals and glaze. The glaze is mineral glaze,which is rich of iron ion. Different glaze composition make different pattern.In addition, the temperature and humidity as well as Jianzhan position in the kiln, and other uncontrollable factors will also affect the color formation.So the pattern of each Jianzhan is unique.
Varieties of Jianzhan patterns
There are oil-dripping calendula/butterfly calendula/four-god calendula/partridge spot/tea foam/persimmon red/black gold/rabbit hair/rust spot,etc.
Ancient firing techniques
Collect porcelain ore→crush→elutriation→mixed ingredients→mud storage→clay preparation→kneading→embryo pulling→embryo repair→burning→glazing→put into kiln→roasting(Temperature in the kiln can reach 1350 centigrade)→kiln transmutation(at high temperature, iron ions react chemically,flow on the glaze surface to form unique and beautiful patterns).Every Jianzhan is unique because contingency of kiln transmutation process.
Jianzhan is named Tianmu tea bowl as well?
Yes exactly! Jianzhan is original in Song Dynasty. Original place is in Fujian province,Jianyang city. Jianzhan tea bowl was very popular,people especially the rich love so much!A Japanese Buddhist visit a temple called Tianmu in Zhejiang province, he found out Jianzhan in the temple and take some back to Japan,call it Tianmu tea bowl.
Reviews (1)
Average:
Dec 11, 2024
A beautiful piece of ceramic, which arrived from China amazingly quickly - very carefully packed. The seller was responsive to queries and very careful to ensure that I was happy with my purchase. Recommended.
C Griffel