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Handmade Jianyang Jianzhan - Hexagonal Teapot

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Handmade Jianyang Jianzhan - Hexagonal Teapot
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TeawareTeapots
Summary
Material:

Original clay in Jianyang, raw glaze ore and other natural substances

Origin:

Jianyang, Fujian Province, China

Craft:

Hand-made; Transmutation in kiln (Firing in 1300℃ high temperature)

Maker:

Chen Hao

Capacity:

130ml (4.4oz)

Dimensions:

5.0” W x 3.1” H (12.8cm x 8cm)

Notice:

Due to the transmutation in kiln, the pattern on each Jianzhan tea cup will be slightly different. Therefore, every Jian zhan is unique and special, but it will be remained generally the same.

Angel's Comment:

Exquisite and small, comfortable to use, and suitable for brewing all kinds of tea.

Jianzhan, or Jian ware, represents the pinnacle of ancient Chinese black porcelain, and is an art of pottery that combines earth with fire. Using clay and glaze rich in iron content from Jianyang as its raw material, it has to undergo about thirteen separate Chinese traditional handicrafts until completion, such as the selection of the porcelain and setting of the model. The gorgeous patterns are naturally produced in a kiln at temperatures of 1300C; because of this, each cup takes on a unique and one-of-a-kind design, adding to the distinctive charm of the ware.

dimension

The overall style of this Jianzhan teapot is adorable and beautiful, and the hexagonal shape gives us a dignified and classic vibe.

oil drop

The glaze is glossy, the oil drops are clear, and the inside of the teapot is also glazed.

lid

To ensure a good fit, the inside of the lid and the mouth of the teapot are left unglazed.

pouring

Furthermore, it flows water extremely smoothly and has excellent airtightness. The 130ml volume is adequate for 1-2 individuals.

Characteristics of Jian zhan

It is heavy, feeling dense and thick when held; the large mouth of the cup makes it convenient and easy to watch the tea soup; the original glazed color of the material is black, bringing out the color of the tea; and when using Jianzhan for the first time, there is no need to “season” the material like with Zisha teapots. The ashy, earthy smell of the kiln can be cleaned off with fresh, warm water, and then after a boiling rinse of a few minutes, the cup is ready to use.

History

Jianzhan is a well-known Chinese porcelain of the Han nationality. It is one of the eight famous porcelain types of the Song dynasty, tracing back further than a thousand years; it takes its name from its origin of Jian An county during that time. Scholars and tea drinkers during the time period strongly advocated the comparison of different tea types, and as such required tea sets of a high quality along with the tea itself. Jianzhan has dense, tight pores conducive to the retention of heat, making it appropriate for this use.

In 2011, the workmanship of Jianzhan crafting was included on the list of national intangible cultural heritage.

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