Jianzhan Tenmoku Tea Cup with Fish in Silver 50ml
Jianzhan Tenmoku Tea Cup with Fish in Silver 50ml
Jianzhan Tenmoku Tea Cup with Fish in Silver 50ml
Jianzhan Tenmoku Tea Cup with Fish in Silver 50ml

Jianzhan Tenmoku Tea Cup with Fish in Silver 50ml

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DESCRIPTION

This Jianzhan Tenmoku Teacup from the Oil Spot style -- spot on -- is a typical Chinese gongfu style teacup. Inside is a silver fish, a magnificent decoration for the finest teas.

The Material

Jianzhan (also known as Tenmoku pottery) has been used to make cups and tea ceremony accessories since the Song Dynasty. In China, people called it Jianzhan, in Japan Tenmoku pottery.Artist You Wen uses local iron-rich clay as the material to make glaze and body before firing it at 1300 degrees Celsius in a kiln. The rich iron content makes it possible to create a specific clay that is used for all traditionally consumed tea and alcohol accessories.

Origin

Fujian,China

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