Handmade Jianyang Jianzhan Tea Cup – Universe Galaxy

Description

Jianzhan often takes on an appearance like an ever-changing galaxy, unique down to each individual. This piece is called as such – “universe galaxy” – because its natural oil droplets look like stars in the sky, illuminating the glaze as a whole.

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.