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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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Understanding Tenmoku is not difficult

Understanding Tenmoku is not difficult

Tenmoku, as a representative of black porcelain, is one of the eight famous porcelain of the Song Dynasty in China and was a tea set used by the Song imperial court. It is named Tenmoku because it was produced in...

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New Tenmoku's "Earthy Smell": Causes and Solutions.

New Tenmoku's "Earthy Smell": Causes and Solutions.

Among the porcelain of the Song Dynasty, black porcelain is best represented by Tenmoku. In Japan, Tenmoku is considered a national treasure, and there are four such tea bowls. They appreciate the mysterious and ever-changing patterns on Tenmoku, pursuing a...

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There is a type of Tenmoku called "Tenmoku nurtured by others."

There is a type of Tenmoku called "Tenmoku nurtured by others."

Tenmoku is a traditional Chinese porcelain. It was used as tea ware by the imperial court during the Song Dynasty. It is made using regular firing, so the glaze layer on the rim is relatively thin, while the glaze on...

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How to Use A Tenmoku Teacup

How to Use A Tenmoku Teacup

A Tenmoku teacup is simple and bold, with a distinctive shape that’s inimitable. Because the shape is so simple, the focus of the piece is on its ceramic glaze and the unique patterns that it creates. But tenmoku teacups do...

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How Do Tenmoku Teacups Get Their Distinctive Glaze?

How Do Tenmoku Teacups Get Their Distinctive Glaze?

Tenmoku are tea bowls with a distinctive shape that flares upwards, creating an ergonomically designed shape that’s both easy and pleasing to hold. Tenmoku pottery takes its name from the Tianmu Mountain, which is situated to the west of Hangzhou...

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Everything You Need to Know About Tenmoku Teacups

Everything You Need to Know About Tenmoku Teacups

Tenmoku teacups are truly beautiful: understated yet full of hidden detail, their glaze is a work of art. Their shape may be minimalist, but there’s nothing minimalist about the impact they have: It’s no wonder that they are so highly...

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