About this product
StyleAntique
MaterialCeramic
Volume0-500 ml
Quantity per Pack1
Cup/Saucer TypeCup
Product description
We are local seller and all stocks are available locally in Singapore.
Item will be ship out via appointed courier within the next working day.
Some collectable editions are no longer in production. The original package box may have minor scuffing marks or scratches which we are unable to replace. If there is any concern, please contact us.
Jianzhan is a famous kiln-varied porcelain, originating from the Song Dynasty and named after its place of origin, Jian'an. It is one of the eight famous porcelain varieties of the Song Dynasty and was used as the imperial tea ware. The shape of Jianzhan is like a bowl, and it has given birth to many precious porcelain varieties, such as Tianyaomo, Tuhaozhan, and Zheguban.
The biggest difference between Jianzhan and other porcelain lies in the fact that other porcelain can create exquisite artworks through superior skills in body-glaze, shape, and patterns. In contrast, the glaze colors and patterns of Jianzhan are the result of the combination of "nature" and "human ingenuity", accidentally created in the kiln.
The glaze used in Jianzhan contains a high content of metal minerals. During the high-temperature ~1300 Deg Celsius firing process, different ratios, kiln positions, temperatures, and other factors can lead to completely different patterns and glaze colors. It can be said that each Jianzhan is unique and a one-of-a-kind piece.
Jianzhan is an art that combines earth and fire to a high degree, and glaze color is the most attractive feature of Jianzhan. Due to the difficulty of controlling kiln-varied glaze, it is extremely challenging to produce a Jianzhan with flawless appearance and beautiful patterns. In the Song Dynasty, millions of Jianzhan were fired to obtain one or two perfectly kiln-varied pieces.