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Influence and role of tenmoku chawan on the development of porcelain and the art of tea ceremony
Influence and role of tenmoku chawan on the development of porcelain and the art of tea ceremony
Of course. The influence of Tenmoku Chawan (Jian ware, Jiànzhǎn) on the development of Chinese porcelain and the art of tea ceremony is profound and multifaceted, representing a perfect intersection of... Read more...
Why are Jian ware tea bowls considered a milestone in Japanese tea ceremony?
Why are Jian ware tea bowls considered a milestone in Japanese tea ceremony?
Jian ware tea bowls, known in Japan as tenmoku or specifically yohen tenmoku chawan, are considered a milestone in the Japanese tea ceremony for several interconnected historical, aesthetic, and philosophical reasons... Read more...
How about cracks or pinholes in the inner glaze?
How about cracks or pinholes in the inner glaze?
Are there any potential flaws or defects for jian zhan tea cup (like cracks or pinholes in the inner glaze) that might affect safety or use? When assessing Jian Zhan... Read more...
How should I clean and care for the jian zhan tenmoku chawan tea cup?
How should I clean and care for the jian zhan tenmoku chawan tea cup?
The Jian ware Tenmoku chawan, with its iconic oil-spot, hare's fur, or partridge feather glazes, is a treasure. Proper care is essential to preserve its beauty and functionality. Here is... Read more...
The tenmoku chawan glaze patterns natural crystallization from the firing process
The tenmoku chawan glaze patterns natural crystallization from the firing process
The jian zhan tenmoku chawan glaze patterns natural crystallization from the firing process. They are not painted/sprayed on. This surrender to natural forces is what makes each tenmoku chawan a... Read more...
Where does the jian zhan tenmoku tea cup originate from?
Where does the jian zhan tenmoku tea cup originate from?
The Jian Zhan Tenmoku tea cup originates specifically from the Jianyang region in Fujian province, China, during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD). These are collectively known as the Jian Kilns or Jianyang Kilns. The... Read more...
How can I identify genuine tenmoku chawan glaze patterns?
How can I identify genuine tenmoku chawan glaze patterns?
Identifying genuine Tenmoku Chawan glaze patterns requires a combination of knowledge, careful observation, and sometimes a bit of healthy skepticism. True Jian ware from the Song Dynasty is extremely rare and... Read more...
Tenmoku Chawan( Jian Zhan Tea Cup) and Tea: A Mutual Fulfillment
Tenmoku Chawan( Jian Zhan Tea Cup) and Tea: A Mutual Fulfillment
Tenmoku Chawan ( Jian Zhan Tea Cup) and Tea: A Mutual Fulfillment Tenmoku Chawan Jian Zhan and tea complement each other so perfectly that one might ask: does tea complete... Read more...
How to Clean, Maintain, and "Open" Your Jian Zhan Tea Bowl?
How to Clean, Maintain, and "Open" Your Jian Zhan Tea Bowl?
For those new to the world of Jian Zhan, questions often arise about proper cleaning, maintenance, and whether rituals like "opening" the bowl are necessary—a concept familiar to Yixing teapot... Read more...
What Makes Tenmoku Chawan Jian Zhan Tea Bowls Different from Other Porcelains?
What Makes Tenmoku Chawan Jian Zhan Tea Bowls Different from Other Porcelains?
How Tenmoku Chawan Jian Zhan Tea Bowls Are Fired and What Makes Them Different from Other Porcelains? In the firing of most porcelain and the production of glassware, crystallization is... Read more...
Tenmoku Glaze and Jian Ware Tea Bowls
Tenmoku Glaze and Jian Ware Tea Bowls
Tenmoku (天目, also spelled "temmoku" and "temoku") is a type of glaze that originates in imitating Chinese Jian ware (建盏) of the southern Song dynasty (1127–1279), original examples of which... Read more...
About Tenmoku Chawan ( Tea Bowl )
About Tenmoku Chawan ( Tea Bowl )
A Tenmoku chawan is a traditional Japanese tea bowl, originating from Chinese Jian ware, known for its deep, conical shape and dark, metallic glazes like "oil spot" (yuteki) or "hare's... Read more...