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Jun 08, 2023
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The profound secrets of Jianzhan teacup shapes and glaze patterns.

Jianzhan belongs to the category of ancient crystalline glazes with a high iron content. During the high-temperature firing process, the variations in firing temperature and atmosphere inside the kiln give rise to unique patterns on the glaze surface. These glaze...

Jun 08, 2023
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What determines the price of Jianzhan? Not knowing could lead to a big loss.

The prices of Jianzhan on the market vary greatly, ranging from a few tens of yuan to millions of yuan. The determining factors for the price of Jianzhan include the size and shape of the vessel, the glaze color and...

Jun 08, 2023
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"Jianzhan Pottery: Understand in 3 Minutes"

Jianzhan pottery, with its unique glaze color and firing techniques, has become a unique flower in the field of ceramics in China. During the Song Dynasty, tea was an indispensable part of daily life for people from all walks of...

Jun 08, 2023
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How was the first Jian ware kiln opened? Was it boiled before its first use?

Regarding the inquiry from a teaware enthusiast: "For a newly acquired Jian ware cup, do I need to scald it with boiling water or boil it before use?" In fact, the treatment method varies for new and old Jian ware...

Jun 08, 2023
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The aristocrat in the world of Jianzhan - Wu Jin glaze.

Embracing the aristocratic charm of Jianzhan - Wu Jin glaze. Emperor Huizong of Song once said, "The color of the Jianzhan should be dark blue or black." This is what connoisseurs call "ganhei" or "qianghei," which means that the...

Jun 08, 2023
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"Origins of Partridge Feather Spot Jian Zhan: One-Glance Characteristics"

"Recently, many beginners who have started to play with Jian Zhan are familiar with the Partridge Feather Spot Jian Zhan. However, often many people only know the superficial characteristics without understanding the true origins. Today, the author has summarized three...

Jun 08, 2023
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Dragon kiln wood-fired Jianzhan, do you know the "secret"?

Wood firing is the top skill in traditional Chinese Jianzhan firing. Wood firing is seen as an art of "the five elements alternating and the unity of heaven and man" in the eyes of modern artists. Wood firing is the...

Jun 08, 2023
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With so many tea cups available, why do people prefer to use Jianzhan?

There are so many types of tea cups available in the market today, such as the warm and jade-like white porcelain cups, the jade-like blue porcelain cups, and the excellent textured purple clay cups. It seems that any of them...

Jun 07, 2023
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How difficult is it to create a perfect Jian ware cup?

Jian ware appeared during the prosperous Tang Dynasty and reached its peak during the Song Dynasty, but then declined and eventually disappeared from history. After experiencing a tumultuous journey through time, it reappeared in our vision, with its numerous beautiful...

Jun 07, 2023
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How much is a Yao Bian Jianzhan worth?

The original text of Yao Bian is mentioned in Japan's "Kintaikan Sayucho" as follows: Oil droplet glaze: the second precious type. Its glaze is also black, with faint purple-white starry spots appearing both inside and outside. Compared with Yao Bian,...

Jun 07, 2023
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Song dynasty's jianzhan tea bowls: "tu hao" or "oil drop" pattern favored?

1."Tu hao" (tu hao). "Tu hao" (tu hao) was the most popular pattern during the Song dynasty. The pattern of "tu hao" tea bowls consists of uniform and fine thread-like veins that penetrate through the black glaze layer, resembling the...

Jun 07, 2023
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Is Jianzhan "toxic"? Then why are more and more people using it to drink tea?

Is the crackle on Jianzhan a flaw? Are Jianzhan with air bubbles not suitable for use? Why are more and more people still using Jianzhan to drink tea despite its many issues? Jianzhan faces many challenges, but the owner of...

Jun 07, 2023
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"Analysis of 'Gong Yu' on Song Dynasty Jian Ware Cups: Five Perspectives"

Old Jian ware cups with the "gong yu" mark on the bottom are generally considered to have been used as tea wares for the Song Dynasty imperial court, and are highly sought after by collectors of Jian ware. However, most...

Jun 06, 2023
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Who determines the value of Jian bowls?

As a representative of black porcelain and one of the eight famous Song Dynasty ceramics, the value of Jian bowls is determined by their natural kiln transformation and endless variations, which are loved by many tea drinkers and bowl enthusiasts....

Jun 06, 2023
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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...

Jun 06, 2023
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Jian bowl patterns: oil droplets and rabbit hair used to explain formation.

There is not a single Jian bowl in the world that is exactly the same, which actually refers to the unique pattern characteristics of each Jian bowl. Moreover, its bright and heavy color is something that other ceramics do not...

Jun 06, 2023
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"Understand Jianzhan glaze color mystery in 5 minutes: a concise guide."

The beauty of Jianzhan is diverse and ever-changing. Today, Jianzhan Club will briefly introduce the soul of Jianzhan - glaze color, hoping to be helpful to those who are new to Jianzhan. Glaze color is an indispensable soul of Jianzhan...

Jun 06, 2023
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"10 Taboos for Jian Ware 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 Jian ware collector overnight. Collecting Jian ware is not just about having money to acquire highly valuable pieces. It requires...

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