This Jianzhan Tenmoku Tea Cup with an Oil Spot style is a typical Chinese gongfu tea cup. Inside, there is a silver dragon, a magnificent decoration for the finest teas. The Jianzhan (also known as Tenmoku ceramics) has been used to make cups and accessories for tea ceremonies since the Song dynasty. In China, it was called Jianzhan, while in Japan it is known as Tenmoku ceramics. Artist You Wen uses local iron-rich clay as the material to make glaze and body before firing it at 1300 degrees Celsius in the kiln. The rich iron content allows for the creation of a specific clay that is used for all traditionally consumed tea and alcoholic accessories. Origin: Fujian, China.
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This Jianzhan Tenmoku Tea Cup with an Oil Spot style is a typical Chinese gongfu tea cup. Inside, there is a silver dragon, a magnificent decoration for the finest teas. The Jianzhan (also known as Tenmoku ceramics) has been used to make cups and accessories for tea ceremonies since the Song dynasty. In China, it was called Jianzhan, while in Japan it is known as Tenmoku ceramics. Artist You Wen uses local iron-rich clay as the material to make glaze and body before firing it at 1300 degrees Celsius in the kiln. The rich iron content allows for the creation of a specific clay that is used for all traditionally consumed tea and alcoholic accessories. Origin: Fujian, China.
