What is Jianzhan?

Jianzhan or Jian ware (Chinese: 建窯; pinyin: Jiàn yáo; Wade–Giles: Chien-yao) is a type of Chinese pottery originally made in Jianyang, Fujian pro...

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How do you use Tenmoku?

Tenmoku, often referred to as "tenmoku-yaki" or "tenmoku ware," is a type of Japanese pottery renowned for its deep, rich glazes and unique texture...

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What is hare's fur glaze?

Hare's fur glaze is a term often encountered in the world of tea culture, particularly in relation to tea ware. It refers to a specific type of pat...

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What is a Tenmoku glaze?

The emphasis is on the ceramic glaze, where a number of distinct effects can be produced, some including an element of randomness that has a philo...

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Where is Tenmokus located?

Tenmoku takes its name from the Tianmu Mountain (天目Mandarin: tiān mù; Japanese: ten moku; English: Heaven's Eye) temple in China where iron-glaze...

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Where are Tenmokus made?

Tenmoku takes its name from the Tianmu Mountain (天目Mandarin: tiān mù; Japanese: ten moku; English: Heaven's Eye) temple in China where iron-glaz...

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What color is Tenmoku glaze?

Tenmoku glazes can range in color from dark plum (persimmon), to yellow, to brown, to black. It is made of feldspar, limestone, and iron oxide. T...

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What is Chun glaze?

Chun glaze, also known as "crackle glaze" or "crazed glaze," is a unique type of ceramic glaze prized for its distinctive network of fine cracks on...

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What is a tea cup called?

A teacup is a cup for drinking tea. It may be with a handle, generally a small one that may be grasped with the thumb and one or two fingers. It i...

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