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5 characteristics help understand the beauty of black porcelain's "mysterious darkness"
Black porcelain, also known as tenmoku porcelain, is an ancient porcelain-making technique. It is one of the common glaze colors used for everyday utensils and is a type of porcelain that is fired with a black high-temperature glaze. Black porcelain...
- by Tenmokus Editorial Team
Tenmoku bowl patterns: oil droplets and rabbit hair used to explain formation
There is not a single Tenmoku bowl in the world that is exactly the same, which actually refers to the unique pattern characteristics of each Tenmoku bowl. Moreover, its bright and heavy color is something that other ceramics do not...
- by Tenmokus Editorial Team
Understand Tenmoku glaze color mystery in 5 minutes: a concise guide
The beauty of Tenmoku is diverse and ever-changing. Today, Tenmoku Club will briefly introduce the soul of Tenmoku - glaze color, hoping to be helpful to those who are new to Tenmoku. Glaze color is an indispensable soul of Tenmoku...
- by Tenmokus Editorial Team
10 Taboos for Tenmoku Cup Play: Remember Them
Avoid being impatient and not being down-to-earth. "Rome wasn't built in a day." Don't assume that you can become a Tenmoku collector overnight. Collecting Tenmoku is not just about having money to acquire highly valuable pieces. It requires luck and...
- by Tenmokus Editorial Team
Tenmoku Worth Collecting? The 3 Must-Have Traits
In recent years, Tenmoku has become a new favorite in the collecting world. However, due to factors such as dating, it can be difficult to determine their value at first glance. What are the characteristics of Tenmoku cups that can...
- by Tenmokus Editorial Team
Classification of the depth of glaze color for Tenmoku
The glaze of Tenmoku belongs to the category of ancient Chinese crystalline glaze. During the firing process, due to the different kiln temperature and atmosphere in different parts of the kiln, the glaze will form various natural and unique patterns....
- by Tenmokus Editorial Team
Jianzhan Tenmoku Crackles: Glaze Lines or Damage?
Crackles are fine lines that can appear in ceramic glaze. This guide explains how to tell surface-level glaze crackle from structural damage when evaluating Jianzhan Tenmoku teaware.
- by Tenmokus Editorial Team
Why is the Silver Rabbit hair so rare?
Among the magical patterns of Tenmoku, the beautiful "rabbit hair" Tenmoku is also a rare treasure, especially the "silver rabbit hair" Tenmoku. It has a strong metallic texture and a strong sense of relief when touched. It shines brightly under...
- by Tenmokus Editorial Team
I didn't expect that Tenmoku kiln also fired these interesting things!
Kerosene lamp. Tenmoku kiln's kerosene lamp, which is believed to have originated from Sichuan's primitive technology, has been developed by Tenmoku kiln with unique style in the shape of the lamp and glaze color. It has achieved a high degree...
- by Tenmokus Editorial Team
What is a "partridge cup" in Tenmoku?
"Partridge spot" is a pattern inspired by the common bird called "partridge" in the northern Fujian area. The bird is similar to quail but slightly larger, with black feathers and many oval-shaped white spots distributed all over its body. Jianzhan...
- by Tenmokus Editorial Team
What is the value of the bottom mark on Tenmoku?
Silver Rabbit Hair cup from the Freer Gallery of Art. When it comes to the value of Tenmokus based on their bottom marks, a general principle is followed, which states that "tribute marks are more valuable than other marks, and...
- by Tenmokus Editorial Team
Tenmoku's value is in its patterns-Learn to read them fast
No one is perfect, and neither are Jian wares. Due to the complexity of the production process, Jian wares can have various irregular spots, which is also what makes them unique. After high-temperature firing, Jian wares exhibit a variety of...
- by Tenmokus Editorial Team
In 2019, what Tenmoku are worth collecting?
[Collectible Tenmoku NO.1] Lv Zhuxing's "Imitation Song Silver Rabbit Hair" Size: 13.2 x 7.6 cm 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"...
- by Tenmokus Editorial Team
Veteran players swear by Tenmoku cups for ultimate tea experience.
The cross-section of Jian ware cups is black or dark gray, or black-brown due to their high iron content. The body is thick and hard, producing a metallic sound when tapped, hence the name "iron body" and giving it a...
- by Tenmokus Editorial Team
4 Tenmoku Tea Bowl Types Every Tea Enthusiast Should Know in 5 Minutes
Among the porcelain of the Song Dynasty, the black glazed Tenmoku teacup is highly regarded. In Japan, four Tenmoku teacups are even designated as national treasures. The Japanese appreciate the mystical and ever-changing appearance of Tenmoku teacups, pursuing a sense...
- by Tenmokus Editorial Team
Imperial Seal of Approval: Decoding the Tea Ware Craftsmanship Reserved for Emperors
What does the "Gongyu" style of Jian ware cups represent? "Gongyu" means "providing items for imperial use." This term is evidence that Jian ware cups were once tribute items used by emperors during the Song Dynasty. ▲ Huang Meijin's quality...
- by Tenmokus Editorial Team
5 Mesmerizing Tenmoku Glazes Decoded: A Rookie Collector's First Love Guide
Glaze color is the first criterion for judging "Tenmoku" and is also the most crucial aesthetic factor. As personal aesthetics vary, there are no fixed standards. The traditional glaze colors of "Tenmoku" commonly include "tumao" glaze, "youdi" glaze, "zhegu" glaze,...
- by Tenmokus Editorial Team
3 Things to Avoid to Cultivate Tenmoku's Seven-Color Light
Caring for Tenmoku is one of the pleasures that Tenmoku brings to tea lovers, and many Tenmoku enthusiasts are striving to cultivate the dazzling "seven-color light" of Tenmoku. Recently, many people have been asking online: which Tenmoku is easier to...