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[Collectible Tenmoku NO.1]

    Lv Zhuxing's "Imitation Song Silver Rabbit Hair"

Size: 13.2 x 7.6 cm

  1. This Tenmoku is modeled after the highest auction record of Sotheby's, which is a 1-to-1 firing of a Song Dynasty Jian kiln "silver rabbit hair" Tenmoku, with a highly authentic restoration                                                
  2. The "rabbit hair" Tenmoku is one of the most representative works of the Song Dynasty, with an imitation Song Dynasty shape, ancient silver hair, and full of Song Dynasty charm.
  3. Lv Zhuxing is one of the first inheritors of intangible cultural heritage, and he has dedicated ten years of hard work to research and fire this Tenmoku, making it highly appreciable with a large potential for appreciation.

Pei Chunyuan's "Antique Oil Spot"

Size: 12.5 x 6.6 cm

1.This Tenmoku is fired in a 1-to-1 ratio to the 78.28 million Southern Song Dynasty "oil spot" Tenmoku auctioned at Christie's New York, with a high degree of restoration of over 90%.

2.Winner of the "Best Inheritance Award," this Tenmoku has extremely high artistic and collection value.

  3.Pei Chunyuan is currently a provincial-level master, and there is still a lot of room for appreciation in the future. Pei Chunyuan's Tenmoku prices are also quite high.

  Chen Dapeng's "Bundled Mouth Red Partridge"

Size: 8.1 x 5.7 cm

  1. Chen Dapeng is a Chinese arts and crafts master, famous in the Tenmoku world for his"partridge spot" series.
  2. The "red partridge" is fired a second time on the basis of the "yellow partridge," with even lower yield and even rarer high-quality pieces. It is difficult to find such a fine Tenmoku.
  3. Chen Dapeng is over 70 years old, and his physical and mental strength is not as strong as before. The future appreciation potential of his works is unlimited.

      Huang Meijin's "Nebula Cup"

Size: 8.1 x 4.2 cm

  1. This Tenmoku has a very rare Zen-style shape, with the artist's signature "Jin" character and the double bottom inscription of the "Nebula" Master Buddha image by Huang Meijin.
  2. Huang Meijin is the founder of the "golden oil spot" style, and his "golden oil spot" series is irreplaceable.
  3. Huang Meijin is one of the top five masters in the Tenmoku world, and his works currently have considerable collection value and potential for appreciation in the future.

Sun Jianxing's "National Gift Oil Spot"

Size: 9.5 x 5.1 cm

  1. This work, with the same pattern as the "National Gift Oil Spot," has a high cultural significance internationally.
  2. Sun Jianxing is the only national-level inheritor of intangible cultural heritage, and his works have a high collection value. Pei Chunyuan's Tenmoku prices are also quite high.
  3. Oil spot Tenmoku has been a rare and precious treasure since ancient times, and this Tenmoku has a strong metallic texture with a silver-blue luster, making it of superior quality.

Lu Jixi's "Bundled Mouth Iridescent Change"

Size: 7.5 x 5.6 cm

  1. Iridescent change is one of the four major glaze colors of Tenmoku, and it is also the most difficult to fire, known as the supreme masterpiece of Tenmoku.
  2. Lu Jixi is the first person in the Tenmoku world to master the iridescent change glaze, and his iridescent change Tenmoku has an extremely high similarity to the Japanese national treasure iridescent change Tenmoku.
  3. Iridescent change Tenmoku is rare in the market, and Lu Jixi has unlimited potential. This work has a large potential for appreciation.

          Chen Dapeng's "Large Bundled Mouth Yellow Partridge"

Size: 12.5 x 7 cm

  1. Chen Dapeng is the only Tenmoku master to receive the National Lifetime Achievement Award, and the "partridge spot" series is his representative work.
  2. The large bundled mouth shape above 10cm is difficult to produce in pulling and firing, and the partridge spot pattern is layered and of superior quality.
  3. Chen Dapeng is now over 70 years old, and his physical and mental strength is not as strong as before. However, the potential for appreciation of his future works is unlimited. Pei Chunyuan's Tenmoku prices are also quite high.

Li Da's "Complete Partridge Spot"

Size: 8.6 x 4.6 cm

  1. Li Da is a master of Chinese ceramic art and a legendary figure in the Tenmoku world, who has achieved great success in both Tenmoku theory and practice.
  2. The classic expression of three-dimensional crystallization, with gray spots, silver spots, and burnt spots intertwined with each other, and with colors in the burnt spots and blue reflections in the silver spots.
  3. Li Da has stopped firing Tenmoku for a long time, and there is no foreseeable plan to resume firing. The yield of Tenmoku is already low, and the "Complete Partridge Spot" is even harder to find!

          Sun Jianxing's "Precious Iridescent Change"

Size: 8.8 x 5.3 cm

  1. Iridescent change is the most difficult glaze color to fire in Tenmoku, and is known as the supreme masterpiece of Tenmoku.
  2. Sun Jianxing is the only national-level inheritor of intangible cultural heritage in the Tenmoku world, and his iridescent change Tenmoku is known as a "national treasure."
  3. The three complete extant iridescent change Tenmoku from the Song Dynasty are recognized by the Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs as national treasures, indicating the appreciation potential of iridescent change Tenmoku.

Quick answers for Tenmoku teaware shoppers

Use this guide to connect the article topic with practical buying decisions: what Jianzhan Tenmoku teaware is, who it suits, how to choose a piece, and how to care for it after purchase.

What is Jianzhan Tenmoku teaware?

Jianzhan Tenmoku teaware is ceramic tea ware known for dark mineral-glaze effects and natural kiln variation. Common forms include tea cups, bowls, teapots, tea sets, and matcha bowls.

Who is it best for?

It is best for tea drinkers, ceramic collectors, and gift shoppers who value functional objects with visible handmade character. It is not ideal if you need every piece to look exactly identical.

How do I care for it?

Hand wash with warm water, avoid abrasive cleaners, and dry fully before storage. Gentle daily use helps preserve the surface and keeps the glaze easy to inspect over time.

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