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Tenmoku teacup: Does more iron mean darker color?

Tenmoku teacup: Does more iron mean darker color?

As we all know, the body of a Tenmoku teacup is known as the "iron tire," which is one of the essential conditions for firing a Tenmoku teacup and an important characteristic that distinguishes it from other kilns' black-glazed teacups....

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Collecting Tenmoku Teacups: 2 Focus Points, 5 Cautions

Collecting Tenmoku Teacups: 2 Focus Points, 5 Cautions

Collecting Tenmoku teacups is actually very simple in terms of reasons. Tenmoku teacups contain unique historical and cultural connotations, which is why they have significant potential for preservation and appreciation as collectibles. Those who collect Tenmoku teacups may do so...

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How can we cultivate the qualities of a teaware lover?

How can we cultivate the qualities of a teaware lover?

    Tenmoku teacups enhance our quality of life with their practical value, improve our health with their health benefits, and elevate our personal charm with their cultural value. In fact, when you start using Tenmoku teacups for drinking tea, your body...

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Tenmoku teacup: Can it soften water quality while drinking tea?

Tenmoku teacup: Can it soften water quality while drinking tea?

In daily life, we usually use the term "hardness" to indicate the content of calcium and magnesium ions in water. Softening water quality refers to the removal of this hardness. Generally speaking, there are the following methods: Boiling method: can...

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Choosing Tenmoku Teacups: Tips for Novices.

Choosing Tenmoku Teacups: Tips for Novices.

Novices may not have a deep understanding of Tenmoku teacups, but they still appreciate the unique antique charm and mysterious crystalline patterns of Tenmoku teacups. In this case, what are the things to pay attention to when choosing Tenmoku teacups?...

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When entertaining friends by making tea, what kind of good tea do you usually offer?

What tea should you offer when entertaining friends with tea?

What kind of tea is suitable for boiling? Aged white tea. In the winter, when snow flies and everything is quiet, the root of tea returns to stillness. In spring it emerges, in summer it grows, in autumn it is...

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Yu Daozhan's Three-Gen Patriotism: Never Forget Original Intention

Yu Daozhan's Three-Gen Patriotism: Never Forget Original Intention

Jianyang is the birthplace of Tenmoku and Jianben. It is the hometown of Song Ci and Zhu Xi, a small town in northern Fujian with a long history and rich cultural heritage. In the city, there is a lush Lion...

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11 Factors Causing Flaws in Teapot Construction: 2 External, 9 Internal

11 Factors Causing Flaws in Teapot Construction: 2 External, 9 Internal

Internal factors. One.If there are flaws such as damaged rim, glaze defects, or broken base in a teapot, they do not actually affect the value of the teapot and instead make the teapot more cost-effective. However, if the damage to...

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Antique-making Techniques of Old Tenmoku from Jian Kilns

Antique-making Techniques of Old Tenmoku from Jian Kilns

I heard about Tenmoku and fell in love with it at first sight! I want to get my hands on a genuine "Song Tenmoku"! But it's difficult to distinguish between genuine and fake? Today, let's talk about several antique-making techniques...

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Tenmoku Collectors: 3 Critical Cautions to Keep in Mind

Tenmoku Collectors: 3 Critical Cautions to Keep in Mind

It's not easy to come across a beloved Tenmoku cup, so how should one take care of it at home to ensure its protection?. For those new to collecting Tenmoku cups, it's especially important to pay attention to the following...

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Two points worth noting in caring for Tenmoku teacups

Two points worth noting in caring for Tenmoku teacups

Caring for teacups is a pursuit of a refined lifestyle. Caring for teacups is not something that can be accomplished overnight, but rather a long-term and meticulous process. Caring for teacups requires a dedicated effort to appreciate every detail and...

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What is the general price of Tenmoku? Let's analyze it in three steps

What is the general price of Tenmoku? Let's analyze it in three steps

Actually, many Tenmoku enthusiasts are still unclear about one thing: what is the general price range of Tenmoku? In fact, normally the price range of Tenmoku is from tens of yuan to tens of thousands of yuan. This range is...

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Illustrated Explanation of Tenmoku's 5 Glaze Colors in Kiln Transformation

Illustrated Explanation of Tenmoku's 5 Glaze Colors in Kiln Transformation

The reason why Jian kiln is so fascinating is mainly due to the crystallized glaze kiln transformation patterns. In this article, let Wuyi Tenmoku bring the five glaze color illustrations of Tenmoku for collectors. Tenmoku's glaze belongs to the category...

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Cultivate "Rainbow Light" Tenmoku with these 3 Points

Cultivate "Rainbow Light" Tenmoku with these 3 Points

Nurturing Tenmoku requires time, but as long as you master the techniques, you can achieve twice the result with half the effort!       Remember these three points to easily cultivate a Tenmoku with "rainbow light"!       After using Tenmoku for a period...

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About wood-fired Tenmoku and its characteristics.

About wood-fired Tenmoku and its characteristics.

China has a history of porcelain making that spans thousands of years. The inheritance and development of each dynasty have also raised people's requirements for the quality of ceramics. Wood-firing is an ancient firing method that originated in the Song...

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Intangible Cultural Heritage inheritor - Chen Guowen

Intangible Cultural Heritage inheritor - Chen Guowen

Chinese artisan Chen Guowen: his Yin Hao Jian is as noble and glamorous as a princess of a kingdom! Looking back at the long river of time, during the peak of tea culture development in the Song Dynasty, tenmoku stood...

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Chinese Ceramics: White, Celadon, Black, and Iconic "Tenmoku"

Chinese Ceramics: White, Celadon, Black, and Iconic "Tenmoku"

Tenmoku - A Treasure among Chinese Ceramics Chinese ceramics are divided into three major series: white porcelain, celadon, and black porcelain. Tenmoku produced by the Jian kiln in Jianyang is one of the eight famous ceramics of the Song Dynasty...

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Tenmoku Wood Firing Chronicles of Yuyao and Longyao - Meeting on Tea Table.

Tenmoku Wood Firing Chronicles of Yuyao and Longyao - Meeting on Tea Table.

Recently, I met with Ji Zhiping when he accompanied Taiwanese ceramic artisans to visit his studio. As an individual born in the 1980s, he already has a sense of maturity. When asked about the reason, he mentioned that in just...

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