jianyang cup 1 oolong_rare the surface of this teapot

the surface of this teapot is both a visual and a haptic pleasure

This method fosters a symbiotic relationship between naturalistic aesthetics and practical utility

Available as a single slice

marking her pieces as distinctively experimental yet deeply rooted in traditional craftsmanship

many bricks have developed the coveted Jin Hua (or Golden Flower) fungus

jianyang cup 1 oolong_rare the surface of this teapotA piece of living history, the craft of producing these tea bowls, known as Jianzhan, has remained fundamentally unchanged in the centuries since its development. First produced during the Northern Song Dynasty (960 1127) in Fujian, the black Jian ware become famed for its somber colour, lustrous sheen, and most of all for the fantastic patterns these produced in conjunction. Its clay is heavy with iron oxide, limestone, and feldspar, and adds a