Jianzhan Tenmoku Tea Cup with Carp & Bull in Silver 50ml This Jianzhan Tenmoku Teacup from the Oil Spot style -- spot on -- is a typical Chinese gongfu style teacup. Inside is a silver carp, a magnificent decoration for the finest teas Jianzhan (also known as Tenmoku pottery) has been used to make cups and tea ceremony accessories since the Song Dynasty. In China, people called it Jianzhan, in Japan Tenmoku pottery.Artist You Wen uses local iron-rich clay as the material to make glaze and body before firing it at 1300 degrees Celsius in a kiln. The rich iron content makes it possible to create a specific clay that is used for all traditionally consumed tea and alcohol accessories. Origin Fujian,China Please don’t ask if it’s available. If it’s not marked ‘Pending’ or ‘Sold’, then it’s available. * Cash Only * Pickup Only * No E-transfers * Serious Inquiries Only
- ConditionLike new
- Dimensions50ml