This Jianzhan Tenmoku tea cup in Oil Spot style is a typical Chinese gongfu tea cup. Inside it features a silver phoenix, a magnificent decoration for the most precious teas. The material, 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. The artist You Wen uses local iron-rich clay as the material to create the glaze and body, before proceeding to fire it at 1300 degrees Celsius in a kiln. The rich iron content allows for the creation of a specific clay that is used for all tea and alcoholic accessories traditionally consumed. Origin: Fujian, China.
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This Jianzhan Tenmoku tea cup in Oil Spot style is a typical Chinese gongfu tea cup. Inside it features a silver phoenix, a magnificent decoration for the most precious teas. The material, 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. The artist You Wen uses local iron-rich clay as the material to create the glaze and body, before proceeding to fire it at 1300 degrees Celsius in a kiln. The rich iron content allows for the creation of a specific clay that is used for all tea and alcoholic accessories traditionally consumed. Origin: Fujian, China.
