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Product Description

What is Jian Zhan?

Jian Zhan (建盏). or Jian Ware. refers to a kind of Chinese pottery that was originally made in Jianyang. China. Jian Zhan became prevalent during the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Different kinds of Jian Zhan pottery exist. but bowls and cups are generally the most popular forms of craft. The crafting technique was registered as one of the National Intangible Cultural Heritage of China. Each piece of Jian Zhan is unique. Jian Zhan crafting technique is similar to Tenmoku teaware in Japan.

Precision Crafting Technique
Each piece of Jian Zhan Teaware undergoes dutiful handcrafting taking more than 72 hours to finish. Craftsmanship is very important to us: it is the high quality of our craftsman work that makes each piece of Jian Zhan pottery so special. Each Jian Zhan piece is lovingly created by hand. ensuring that each piece is truly unique.

Unique Masterpiece
Jian Zhan cups are loved for their dark and thick glaze with colorful ‘special effects’. These special patterns are achieved by high temperature firing. so that the glaze starts to crystallise in beautiful patterns. Patterns that can occur could for example be stripes. feathers. or oil spots. Jian Zhan is recognised by its dark iron body and unique glaze patterns. All material used for making Jian Zhan is completely natural. The glaze liquid is made from plant ash. and the clay is locally mined from its place of origin Jianyang. Because both the glaze and the clay in Jianyang contain high iron content. after being fired by 1300℃ high heat over hours or even days. this natural combination composes a variety of colours and shapes of patterns.

Heat Preservation & Improve Taste
Many people say that no matter the liquor. water or coffee. will all become more mellow and delicious when they are in a Jian Zhan tea cup. That is because the special functional design of Jian Zhan for its iron content. sand content. as well as the thickness of the cup embryo and glaze. Therefore. using Jian Zhan to drink tea. it can help to preserve the heat for a long time and to improve the alkalinity in the tea liquid. so that to ensure the taste of tea. and also stimulate and enhance the aroma of the tea.

Elegent Gift
Jian Zhan Tea ware masterpieces are perfectly suited to be used as elegant gift items for all occasions. These beautifully-crafted designs will serve as the ideal gift for weddings. birthday parties. Thanksgiving. Christmas. office parties. housewarming. reunions or any family hangouts. Ideal for your presentation of tea lovers.

What is included:

Tea cup*1

Specifications:

• Item Type: Cup
• Size: 7.6cm*5cm(Diameter*Height)
• Material: Ceramic
• Cup capacity: Below 200ml milliliters
• Note:
  1. Products are made of natural materials. please take off the product when you are ready to sleep or wash.
  2. The above data is manual measurement. there is a slight deviation. please understand!
  3. The materials used in all our products are naturally environmentally friendly.
  4. These products are HANDMADE and NATURAL. therefore they may present some irregularities and due to lightning effects. the colour may slightly vary from the one shown in the picture.