Yi Fang Long Yao keeps several electric kilns to continue their research into firing temperatures and techniques as they work to revive Song Dynasty wood-firing techniques. This elegant gaiwan is a beautifully-executed classic hare’s fur glaze, an ancient style that people are only now able to recreate consistently. This gaiwan is made from the same clay and glazing materials native to Shui Ji that would have been used by Song Dynasty potters, but since it was fired in an electric kiln, the workshop is able to get more control and more consistent results. Jian Zhan absorbs tea oils over time and tends to smooth out teas, bringing out their sweetness while evening out texture.