Handmade Jianyang Jianzhan Tea Cups – Golden Pink and Deep Blue Couple Cups

Description

This Jianzhan set is a pair of cups, comprising of blue and pink You Di Zhan. This phrase, You Di Zhan, refers to the numerous small gold or silver-grey metallic luster spots scattered along the bottom and inside of the cups; both the interior and exterior of the cups are full of crystals of various sizes, visible both when empty and full.

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.