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Autumn Moon Collectors' CupThis stunning silvery cup is the result of years of research and experimentation by award-winning master potter Lin Xi. The rippling cascading patterns form under the high heat of Lin Xi’s kiln firing a glaze that Lin Xi personally sourced and blended from an original Shui Ji mineral deposit used in the Song Dynasty. The deep and mesmerizing patterns reflect the formation of iron oxides under the heat of the kiln, not an effect that is painted on. A variation of Lin Xi’s silver moon style, these rare cups have a pooling and heat effect to create the impression of a lunar eclipse with light shining around it. Each cup and patterning is unique. Each was fully hand-thrown and fired in tiny batches dependent on the whims of weather and kiln heat patterns to achieve the desired effect. This larger format cup is a true collectors piece, with Lin Xi’s one-man studio only able to produce very few cups that meet his exacting standards of perfection.Low Stock$85.00 -
Collectors' Silver Moon CupThis stunning silver cup is the result of years of research and experimentation by award-winning master potter Lin Xi. The rippling cascading silver forms under the high heat of Lin Xi’s kiln firing a glaze that Lin Xi personally sourced and blended from an original Shui Ji mineral deposit used in the Song Dynasty. The silver effect reflects the formation of a rare kind of iron oxide under the heat of the kiln, not an effect that is painted on. This cup starts a pale moonlight silver, and over time with use it takes on a deep warm reddish silver finish. This unique cup was fully hand-thrown and fired in tiny batches dependent on the whims of weather and kiln heat patterns to achieve the desired effect. This larger format cup is a true collectors piece, with Lin Xi’s one-man studio only able to produce very few cups that meet his exacting standards of perfection.Low Stock$85.00 -
Dian Cha Ceremony SetThis incredible set has been meticulously handcrafted by two brothers in Dehua who studied both the Japanese Tenmoku tradition and the Song dynasty Jian Zhan tradition. This set is an invitation to a simpler tea ceremony- green leaves steeped in a dark bowl to show their color, and strained into each cup with the special ladle. Due to natural variation during firing, the beautiful patterns on each tea bowl and ladle will all be slightly different.Sale -
Large Jian Zhan Blue You Di CupThis cup was hand crafted under the supervision of Jian Zhan Master Xiong, by his son-in-law using the same clay and glazing of Shui Ji used by Song Dynasty potters. The blue oil spot glazing that naturally forms during firing is the inspiration and ancestor for all Japanese Tenmoku wares. Due to natural variation during firing, the beautiful patterns on each tea cup will all be slightly different.Out of stock -
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Magnolia Blossom Oil Spot Cup: Spring 2020These unique cups were hand-crafted by award-winning master potter Lin Xi at his studio in Wuyishan. Lin Xi personally sources and blends true Shui Ji clay and glazing materials to exactly match original Song Dynasty pieces excavated at kilns nearby, and fires just a few cups at a time. Each cup that turns out represents hours of labor from Master Lin Xi and dozens of pieces that didn’t fire to his exacting standards. These collectors' pieces feature a beautiful oil-spot pattern, and the elegant curves of the cup are meant to reflect the shape of a Magnolia blossom.
Each cup and patterning is unique. Each was fully hand-thrown and fired in tiny batches in the spring 2020< season. This larger format cup is a true collectors piece, with Lin Xi’s one-man studio only able to produce very few cups that meet his exacting standards of perfection.Low Stock$138.00 -
Oil Spot CupOil Spot, or you di is one of the oldest and most traditional Song Dynasty forms. Award-winning master-potter Lin Xi has done years of research on ancient techniques and in his unique one-man studio, is working to revive the ancient art of you di glazing, sourcing and blending his clay and glazing material from the original mineral deposits tapped in the Song Dynasty. This unique cup was fully hand-thrown, with glazes hand blended and dipped, and fired in tiny batches dependent on the whims of weather and kiln heat patterns to achieve the desired effect.Out of stock -
Oil Spot Freeform PitcherOil Spot, or you di is one of the oldest and most traditional Song Dynasty forms. Award-winning master-potter Lin Xi has done years of research on ancient techniques and in his unique one-man studio, is working to revive the ancient art of you di glazing, sourcing and blending his clay and glazing material from the original mineral deposits tapped in the Song Dynasty. This unique pitcher was fully hand-thrown, with glazes hand blended and dipped, and fired in tiny batches dependent on the whims of weather and kiln heat patterns to achieve the desired effect. Each of Lin Xi’s pitchers is unique, relying on his technique of throwing a wide cup and ‘flicking’ the spout shape at the last moment to achieve the most fluid look. This technique requires the perfect weight and thickness of cup and even just the right humidity and weather to get right, so Lin Xi makes very few pitchers each year.Low Stock$125.00 -
Oil Spot GaiwanOil Spot, or you di is one of the oldest and most traditional Song Dynasty forms. Award-winning master-potter Lin Xi has done years of research on ancient techniques and in his unique one-man studio, is working to revive the ancient art of you di glazing, sourcing and blending his clay and glazing material from the original mineral deposits tapped in the Song Dynasty. This unique gaiwan was fully hand-thrown, with glazes hand blended and dipped, and fired in tiny batches dependent on the whims of weather and kiln heat patterns to achieve the desired effect.Low Stock$150.00 -
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Small Autumn Moon CupThis stunning silver and orange cup is the result of years of research and experimentation by award-winning master potter Lin Xi. The rippling cascading silver forms under the high heat of Lin Xi’s kiln firing a glaze that Lin Xi personally sourced and blended from an original Shui Ji mineral deposit used in the Song Dynasty. The silver effect reflects the formation of a rare kind of iron oxide under the heat of the kiln, not an effect that is painted on. This cup starts a pale moonlight silver, and over time with use it takes on a deep warm reddish silver finish. This unique cup was fully hand-thrown and fired in tiny batches dependent on the whims of weather and kiln heat patterns to achieve the desired effect.Out of stock -
Small Jian Zhan Blue You Di CupThis cup was hand crafted under the supervision of Jian Zhan Master Xiong, by his son-in-law using the same clay and glazing of Shui Ji used by Song Dynasty potters. The blue oil spot glazing that naturally forms during firing is the inspiration and ancestor for all Japanese Tenmoku wares. Due to natural variation during firing, the beautiful patterns on each tea cup will all be slightly different.Out of stock -
Small Silver Moon CupThis stunning silver cup is the result of years of research and experimentation by award-winning master potter Lin Xi. The rippling cascading silver forms under the high heat of Lin Xi’s kiln firing a glaze that Lin Xi personally sourced and blended from an original Shui Ji mineral deposit used in the Song Dynasty. The silver effect reflects the formation of a rare kind of iron oxide under the heat of the kiln, not an effect that is painted on. This cup starts a pale moonlight silver, and over time with use it takes on a deep warm reddish silver finish. This unique cup was fully hand-thrown and fired in tiny batches dependent on the whims of weather and kiln heat patterns to achieve the desired effect.Out of stock -
Solo Gongfu SetGongfu tea can be a perfect solo companion, helping carve out time in the day to stop and enjoy taste, texture and aroma of fine tea. This set is the perfect size for one, including a fine Ge Song celadon teapot fired in Longquan, the birthplace of celadon craft, a hand thrown hare’s fur Jian Zhan teacup from artist Lin Xi, and a space-effective tea tray to catch any water or tea while you brew.
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Traditional Hares Fur CupHares fur, or tu hao is one of the oldest and most traditional Song Dynasty forms. Award-winning master-potter Lin Xi has done years of research on ancient techniques and in his unique one-man studio, is working to revive the nearly lost art of Hares fur glazing, sourcing and blending his clay and glazing material from the original mineral deposits tapped in the Song Dynasty. This unique cup was fully hand-thrown, with glazes hand blended and dipped, and fired in tiny batches dependent on the whims of weather and kiln heat patterns to achieve the desired effect.Low Stock$85.00 -
You Di Tian Mu CupThese beautiful cups are hand glazed by two brothers in De Hua inspired to study both Tenmoku glazing techniques in Japan and ancient Song Dynasty Jian Zhan styles in Shui Ji. They named their kiln Su Ji, which means revival and remembrance. Each cup comes in a beautiful presentation box and bears the brothers' seal. These cups become more lustrous and deeper over years of use. Due to natural variation during firing, the beautiful patterns on each tea cup will all be slightly different.Out of stock
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Green Celadon Inspiration: Shui Ji Jian Zhan CupThis stunning cross-pollination between the Jian Zhan and Celadon tradition brings together the depth, luster, and natural variation only possible in a SOng -Dynasty style Dragon Kiln with the glass-like crackling and smooth glazing of Longquan Celadon. This experimental series is based on Lin Xi’s growing collaboration with Li Xiangxi, Wuyi Oolong craftswoman and founder of the Yang XIan Tea Institute. Much of Li Xiangxi’s family is from nearby Longquan, and because of this personal connection to celadon craft, she has brought celadon into Wuyi tea ceremony. This cup represents that union perfectly; a hand-thrown masterpiece by Lin Xi. This cup is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.One of a kind -
Orange Celadon Inspiration: Shui Ji Jian Zhan CupThis stunning cross-pollination between the Jian Zhan and Celadon tradition brings together the depth, luster, and natural variation only possible in a Song -Dynasty style Dragon Kiln with the glass-like crackling and smooth glazing of Longquan Celadon. This experimental series is based on Lin Xi’s growing collaboration with Li Xiangxi, Wuyi Oolong craftswoman and founder of the Yang XIan Tea Institute. Much of Li Xiangxi’s family is from nearby Longquan, and because of this personal connection to celadon craft, she has brought celadon into Wuyi tea ceremony. This cup represents that union perfectly; a hand-thrown masterpiece by Lin Xi. This cup is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.One of a kind -
Canyon Before Rain Shui Ji Jian Zhan CupThis stunning cup captures the saturated rich orange and red reflected on the walls of desert canyons before a storm moves in with low sun and charged air. This hand-made cup was fired in a traditional Dragon Kiln (Lao Long Yao) in Shui Ji, the home of the Song Dynasty Jian Zhan tradition. Only one out of every ten cai shao wood fired Dragon Kiln cups typically survives the firing process and each piece is a unique fortuitous chance occurrence. The heat, geometry and placement in the kiln and the specific wood used in firing yielded this spectacular pattern. This cup is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.One of a kind$185.00 -
Cosmic Signature Shui Ji Jian Zhan CupThis stunning cup is a perfect embodiment of the traditional Song Dynasty Rabbit’s Fur pattern with deep brown lines against blue-black, with an almost galaxy-like pattern in the center reflecting the heat of the kiln, all contrasted by the deep shining purple of the unglazed bottom. This hand-made cup was fired in a traditional Dragon Kiln (Lao Long Yao) in Shui Ji, the home of the Song Dynasty Jian Zhan tradition. Only one out of every ten cai shao wood fired Dragon Kiln cups typically survives the firing process and each piece is a unique fortuitous chance occurrence. The heat, geometry and placement in the kiln and the specific wood used in firing yielded this spectacular pattern. This cup is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.One of a kind -
Deep Forest Spring Shui Ji Jian Zhan CupThis unique piece shows similar heat patterning to traditional Rabbit’s Fur style but with a more diffuse spiraling effect, and vibrant mossy green against the blue and orange, evoking a forest in early spring. Only one out of every ten cai shao wood fired Dragon Kiln cups typically survives the firing process and each piece is a unique fortuitous chance occurrence. The heat, geometry and placement in the kiln and the specific wood used in firing yielded this spectacular pattern. This cup is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.One of a kind -
Event Horizon Shui Ji Jian Zhan CupHigh drama and striking color make this an incredible Dragon Kiln firing from Lin Xi. Deep black seems even darker against radiating green and pink, a line of contrast like an event horizon around the pool at the center. Only one out of every ten cai shao wood fired Dragon Kiln cups typically survives the firing process and each piece is a unique fortuitous chance occurrence. The heat, geometry and placement in the kiln and the specific wood used in firing yielded this spectacular pattern. This cup is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.One of a kind -
Island of Dreams Shui Ji Jian Zhan CupThis stunning cup is a perfect embodiment of the traditional Song Dynasty Rabbit’s Fur pattern with deep brown lines against blue-black, with a wavering island-shape in the center from which the rabbits fur lines emanate, all contrasted by the deep shining purple of the unglazed bottom. This hand-made cup was fired in a traditional Dragon Kiln (Lao Long Yao) in Shui Ji, the home of the Song Dynasty Jian Zhan tradition. Only one out of every ten cai shao wood fired Dragon Kiln cups typically survives the firing process and each piece is a unique fortuitous chance occurrence. The heat, geometry and placement in the kiln and the specific wood used in firing yielded this spectacular pattern. This cup is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.One of a kind -
Lapis Lazuli Shui Ji Jian Zhan CupThis is the first deep blue cup we’ve seen out of Lin Xi’s Dragon Kiln, full of deep subtle swirling patterns, a tempest in a teacup, all in midnight blue lapis lazuli shades, like looking into the night sky or deep into the ocean. Only one out of every ten cai shao wood fired Dragon Kiln cups typically survives the firing process and each piece is a unique fortuitous chance occurrence. The heat, geometry and placement in the kiln and the specific wood used in firing yielded this spectacular pattern. This cup is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.One of a kind -
Night Embers Shui Ji Jian Zhan CupThis stunning cup is a perfect embodiment of the traditional Song Dynasty Rabbit’s Fur pattern with deep brown lines against blue-black, like embers from an evening campfire, all contrasted by the deep shining purple of the unglazed bottom. This hand-made cup was fired in a traditional Dragon Kiln (Lao Long Yao) in Shui Ji, the home of the Song Dynasty Jian Zhan tradition. Only one out of every ten cai shao wood fired Dragon Kiln cups typically survives the firing process and each piece is a unique fortuitous chance occurrence. The heat, geometry and placement in the kiln and the specific wood used in firing yielded this spectacular pattern. This cup is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.One of a kind -
Northern Lights Shui Ji Jian Zhan CupThis stunning cup is a perfect embodiment of the traditional Song Dynasty Rabbit’s Fur pattern with deep brown lines against blue-black, with a blue-green halo that evokes the Northern Lights, all contrasted by the deep shining purple of the unglazed bottom. This hand-made cup was fired in a traditional Dragon Kiln (Lao Long Yao) in Shui Ji, the home of the Song Dynasty Jian Zhan tradition. Only one out of every ten cai shao wood fired Dragon Kiln cups typically survives the firing process and each piece is a unique fortuitous chance occurrence. The heat, geometry and placement in the kiln and the specific wood used in firing yielded this spectacular pattern. This cup is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.One of a kind -
Reflecting the Moon Shui Ji Jian Zhan CupThis stunning cup is a perfect embodiment of the traditional Song Dynasty Rabbit’s Fur pattern with deep brown lines against blue-black, coming together in the middle like a full moon, all contrasted by the deep shining purple of the unglazed bottom. This hand-made cup was fired in a traditional Dragon Kiln (Lao Long Yao) in Shui Ji, the home of the Song Dynasty Jian Zhan tradition. Only one out of every ten cai shao wood fired Dragon Kiln cups typically survives the firing process and each piece is a unique fortuitous chance occurrence. The heat, geometry and placement in the kiln and the specific wood used in firing yielded this spectacular pattern. This cup is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.One of a kind$185.00 -
Rippling Water Shui Ji Jian Zhan CupThis stunning cup is a perfect embodiment of the traditional Song Dynasty Rabbit’s Fur pattern with deep brown lines against blue-black, with a rippling pattern in the center- like the moon reflected in a pond at night, disturbed by a gust of wind, all contrasted by the deep shining purple of the unglazed bottom. This hand-made cup was fired in a traditional Dragon Kiln (Lao Long Yao) in Shui Ji, the home of the Song Dynasty Jian Zhan tradition. Only one out of every ten cai shao wood fired Dragon Kiln cups typically survives the firing process and each piece is a unique fortuitous chance occurrence. The heat, geometry and placement in the kiln and the specific wood used in firing yielded this spectacular pattern. This cup is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.One of a kind -
Solar Flare Shui Ji Jian Zhan CupThis unique cup contrasts black and gold for a striking portrait of the sun mid-eclipse, with flares emanating against the dark. Only one out of every ten cai shao wood fired Dragon Kiln cups typically survives the firing process and each piece is a unique fortuitous chance occurrence. The heat, geometry and placement in the kiln and the specific wood used in firing yielded this spectacular pattern. This cup is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.One of a kind -
Study in Contrast #1 Shui Ji Jian ZhanThis year Lin Xi fired three incredible and unique cups in his Dragon Kiln that achieved a brilliant contrast of luminous sky blue against deep earth tones, and an almost glassy finish. This blue against red brown is almost a mirror of the Song Dynasty Jun glaze tradition of red against blue, but in reverse, and arising from natural temperature variation in the kiln, not application of special glaze. Only one out of every ten cai shao wood fired Dragon Kiln cups typically survives the firing process and each piece is a unique fortuitous chance occurrence. The heat, geometry and placement in the kiln and the specific wood used in firing yielded this spectacular pattern. This cup is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.One of a kind -
Study in Contrast #2 Shui Ji Jian ZhanThis year Lin Xi fired three incredible and unique cups in his Dragon Kiln that achieved a brilliant contrast of luminous sky blue against deep earth tones, and an almost glassy finish. This blue against red brown is almost a mirror of the Song Dynasty Jun glaze tradition of red against blue, but in reverse, and arising from natural temperature variation in the kiln, not application of special glaze. Only one out of every ten cai shao wood fired Dragon Kiln cups typically survives the firing process and each piece is a unique fortuitous chance occurrence. The heat, geometry and placement in the kiln and the specific wood used in firing yielded this spectacular pattern. This cup is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.One of a kind -
Study in Contrast #3 Shui Ji Jian ZhanThis year Lin Xi fired three incredible and unique cups in his Dragon Kiln that achieved a brilliant contrast of luminous sky blue against deep earth tones, and an almost glassy finish. This blue against red brown is almost a mirror of the Song Dynasty Jun glaze tradition of red against blue, but in reverse, and arising from natural temperature variation in the kiln, not application of special glaze. Only one out of every ten cai shao wood fired Dragon Kiln cups typically survives the firing process and each piece is a unique fortuitous chance occurrence. The heat, geometry and placement in the kiln and the specific wood used in firing yielded this spectacular pattern. This cup is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.One of a kind -
Tea Ceremony Shui Ji Jian Zhan CupStunning vibrant green contrasts with deep crimson on this incredible Dragon Kiln firing to evoke foam and speckling left from Song Dynasty matcha whisking competitions, a nod to the historic past of Jian Zhan, and a beautiful evocative connection to tea culture. Only one out of every ten cai shao wood fired Dragon Kiln cups typically survives the firing process and each piece is a unique fortuitous chance occurrence. The heat, geometry and placement in the kiln and the specific wood used in firing yielded this spectacular pattern. This cup is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.One of a kind -
Hare’s Fur Dian Cha Ceremony Jian Zhan Tea Bowl #1This massive Jian Zhan tea bowl was hand-thrown and hand-fired by Master Lin Xi, and specifically designed with its high-sloping sides and flared lip for Dian Cha ceremony, whisking matcha while slowly adding water to form a high foam accentuated by the deep dark Jian Zhan firing. Indeed, the earliest Jian Zhan tea bowls were for appreciating whisked tea. The large size is also perfect for adding tea leaves and water and sipping right out of the bowl, topping it off throughout the day while watching the leaves unfurl. This bowl was made with the same Shui Ji clay and natural mineral glazing used by Song Dynasty potters for a highly traditional hare’s fur glazing pattern. This bowl is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.One of a kind -
Hare’s Fur Dian Cha Ceremony Jian Zhan Tea Bowl #2This massive Jian Zhan tea bowl was hand-thrown and hand-fired by Master Lin Xi, and specifically designed with its high-sloping sides and flared lip for Dian Cha ceremony, whisking matcha while slowly adding water to form a high foam accentuated by the deep dark Jian Zhan firing. Indeed, the earliest Jian Zhan tea bowls were for appreciating whisked tea. The large size is also perfect for adding tea leaves and water and sipping right out of the bowl, topping it off throughout the day while watching the leaves unfurl. This bowl was made with the same Shui Ji clay and natural mineral glazing used by Song Dynasty potters for a highly traditional hare’s fur glazing pattern. This bowl is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.One of a kind -
Oil Spot Dian Cha Ceremony Jian Zhan Tea BowlThis massive Jian Zhan tea bowl was hand-thrown and hand-fired by Master Lin Xi, and specifically designed with its high-sloping sides and flared lip for Dian Cha ceremony, whisking matcha while slowly adding water to form a high foam accentuated by the deep dark Jian Zhan firing. Indeed, the earliest Jian Zhan tea bowls were for appreciating whisked tea. The large size is also perfect for adding tea leaves and water and sipping right out of the bowl, topping it off throughout the day while watching the leaves unfurl. This bowl was made with the same Shui Ji clay and natural mineral glazing used by Song Dynasty potters for a highly traditional You Di or oil spot effect. This bowl is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.One of a kind -
Dragon Kiln Dian Cha Ceremony Jian Zhan Tea BowlThis massive Jian Zhan tea bowl was hand-thrown and hand-fired by Master Lin Xi, and specifically designed with its high-sloping sides and flared lip for Dian Cha ceremony, whisking matcha while slowly adding water to form a high foam accentuated by the deep green Jian Zhan Dragon Kiln wood-firing. Indeed, the earliest Jian Zhan tea bowls were for appreciating whisked tea. The large size is also perfect for adding tea leaves and water and sipping right out of the bowl, topping it off throughout the day while watching the leaves unfurl. This hand-made cup was fired in a traditional Dragon Kiln (Lao Long Yao) in Shui Ji, the home of the Song Dynasty Jian Zhan tradition. Only one out of every ten cai shao wood fired Dragon Kiln cups typically survives the firing process and each piece is a unique fortuitous chance occurrence. The heat, geometry and placement in the kiln and the specific wood used in firing yielded this spectacular pattern. This bowl was made with the same Shui Ji clay and natural mineral glazing used by Song Dynasty potters for a highly traditional You Di or oil spot effect. This bowl is impressed with Master Lin Xi’s seal on the foot and comes in a gift box with Lin Xi’s signed collectors certificate.One of a kind
Meet the Artist: Lin Xi
Master potter Lin Xi set up the Taishou Jianlou Research Institute to study Han and Song Dynasty tea culture and firing techniques. He is dedicated to reviving the lost ancient art of Jian Zhan through meticulous research, hand made glazing and clays personally excavated from Song Dynasty sites.
Unlike many studios, Lin Xi personally oversees every aspect of his work without help. As a single artist, Lin Xi makes his own glazes, throws his own cups, and fires every batch personally.
Lin Xi works with our partner Li Xiangxiand the Yangxian Institute on building Jian Zhan fit to revive the Song Dynasty style dian cha ceremony, and has won many awards for his striking work. We are excited to represent his rare and highly collectible art for the first time outside of China.
“Bo Re Zhan”16th Annual China Art Exhibition
Traditional Arts Category Gold Medal
“Cai Shao”April 2019 Shen Zhen
Golden Phoenix Art Competition Gold Medal
“Mu Lan Zhan”June 2018 Hua Li Competition
Silver Medal
ABOUT JIAN ZHAN
"Jian Zhan pottery is made in Shui Ji, Jian Yang, an ancient art dating back to the Han dynasty, also known as Jian Yao. It is the most famous of the eight great pottery schools of the Song Dynasty.
While Jian Zhan was fired as early as the Han dynasty, it became an imperial tribute art in the Song, offered to the emperor.
Because Jian Zhan is incredibly difficult to produce, and very few pieces fire successfully to finish, it is an incredibly costly and laborious art. Tribute quality pieces were picked from countless firings and countless individual pieces. Jian Zhan became known as “min yao, guan yong” the labor of the people, the pleasure of the court.
Song Huizong, emperor of the Northern Song elaborates on Jian Zhan in his treatise on tea Da Guan Tu Lun: “Jian Zhan is a prized midnight blue, woven with lines of jade.”
In the Song dynasty tea competitions, Jian Zhan was the most suitable preparation vessel, and with the imperial endorsement, every Song scholarly aristocrat would part with huge sums to acquire the finest pieces. Cultured Song poets praised the refined enjoyment of Jian Zhan. During this golden age, Jian Zhan was brought to Japan where it became known as Tenmokku, a Japanese national treasure.
Jian Zhan is fire and earth, united with perfect skill, a high art in the world of pottery."
- Lin Xi
Jianyang Jianan Taishou Jianlou Research Institute
