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May 31, 2023
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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...

May 31, 2023
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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...

May 31, 2023
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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,...

May 31, 2023
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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...

May 30, 2023
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Why did we embark on the journey of Jianzhan appreciation?

Drinking tea is the beginning of observing one's character, and playing with Tenmoku is the process of observing human nature. Some people give up playing with Tenmoku in less than a month, while others have been playing with it for...

May 30, 2023
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Brewing tea in purple clay teapot and drinking from Tenmoku trending

Tea brewing is a Chinese invention and a turning point in the development of Chinese tea culture, driving the growth of tea utensils, tea ceremony, tea art, and tea culture. There are various ways to brew tea, and a multitude...

May 30, 2023
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Tenmoku's pore misunderstanding fully resolved

Tenmoku has a unique beauty that sets it apart from other ceramics. Its beauty does not lie in being lightweight, thin, or intricately decorated. Its beauty lies in its grandeur, simplicity, and depth. In an unassuming way, it embodies a...

May 29, 2023
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What are the inevitable characteristics of Tenmoku?

Be mentally prepared for some characteristics that are determined by the craftsmanship of Tenmoku. The craftsmanship of Tenmoku is quite unique, but in order to achieve the exquisite iron crystal glaze, this type of craftsmanship must be used. This results...

May 29, 2023
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Which one of the classic glaze colors of teapots is your favorite?

About 1000 years ago, a tea ware born for tea - "teapot" - emerged. Originally a product of folk kilns, the teapot became a rarity due to changes in tea-drinking habits and the love of rulers and the upper class...

May 29, 2023
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50 Yuan Tenmoku Cup Poisonous? Can Quality Tenmoku Be Cheap

With the increasing popularity of Tenmoku in recent years, the prices of Tenmoku vary greatly. In fact, the price range of Tenmoku is generally between several hundred to several thousand yuan. For beginners who like Tenmoku, searching for Tenmoku on...

May 29, 2023
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Tenmoku Teacups: Don't Believe These Rumors for Proper Understanding

Tenmoku teacup glaze contains heavy metals and is toxic? Regarding whether Tenmoku teacup glaze contains heavy metals, this rumor originated from the "fake Tenmoku" on the market, which refers to the imitation products made from non-local materials. Tenmoku's unique patterns...

May 29, 2023
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Is Tenmoku poisonous?

Translation: Is Tenmoku poisonous? That is definitely not the case, but I don't know if "cheap Tenmoku" is toxic. First, we need to understand the raw materials used in making Tenmoku. The raw materials for making Tenmoku glaze are very...

May 29, 2023
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Tenmoku- Yang Min's Science and Art

During the Song Dynasty, the trend of tea competitions popularized the Jianyang black glazed tea bowl, a type of tea ware designed specifically for tea. Due to the six-hundred-year gap in firing techniques, many craftsmen in Jianyang have carried out...

May 29, 2023
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Only by meeting these criteria can it be called "Tenmoku"

Tenmoku is a black-glazed porcelain made by the Jian kiln during the Song dynasty, and it is known as a famous kiln that only produced one type of ware. Tenmoku became popular throughout the country during the Song dynasty due...

May 29, 2023
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On the Issue of Rusting in Tenmoku Teacups

Friends who have used Tenmoku teacups may all care about one question: How could Tenmoku teacups rust? Is it because Tenmoku teacups are more expensive than other porcelain or because they are more delicate than celadon, white porcelain, and other...

May 29, 2023
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Several good books related to Tenmoku

"The Chawan" introduces the highest-end tea utensils in Japanese museums, including three Tenmoku designated as national treasures, as well as tea utensils produced by various kilns in the Song Dynasty of China. The book is exquisitely printed and is a...

May 29, 2023
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Do you know the four great mysteries of Tenmoku teacups?

The natural kiln transformation is the distinctive feature and greatest charm of Tenmoku teacups, which are known for their colorful variations. It is also a reflection of the low product yield and high firing difficulty of the Tenmoku teacups. Each...

May 29, 2023
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Introduction to Tenmoku's shapes and sizes?

If glaze color is the soul of Tenmoku, then shape is its skeleton. If we use a beautiful woman as an analogy, glaze color is her appearance, and shape is her figure. The combination of these two elements is what...

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