DewDaisy – Dragon Kiln Wood-fired Jian Zhan (70ml) (FDD 2504-15-01)

DewDaisy is a Cha-Mo (tea-dust type glaze) Jian Zhan formed through traditional dragon-kiln wood firing in Jianyang, Fujian. During firing, variations in flame path, ash interaction, and kiln atmosphere influence how iron crystals emerge and settle across the glaze surface.

Within the DewDaisy series, the formation of yellow-green crystalline structures over a deep pure-black glaze base is particularly difficult to achieve under traditional dragon-kiln wood firing. The interaction between iron-rich glaze, kiln atmosphere, flame movement, and temperature variation determines whether this distinctive crystalline structure can successfully emerge during firing.

Only a limited number of DewDaisy pieces were successfully produced with this glaze characteristic, and no further stable firings of the same effect have been achieved since. As a result, the existing DewDaisy works remain among the most limited tea-dust glaze pieces within The Phoenix Kiln collection.

This DewDaisy Gongfu tea cup developed a concentrated crystalline structure within the interior glaze, where dense iron crystallization gathers toward the center before gradually dispersing outward. The exterior retains a continuous crystalline distribution that follows the curvature of the vessel, creating a balanced transition between interior and exterior surfaces.

Its compact form and thick clay body give the piece a stable hand feel uncommon in smaller Jian Zhan cups. The exposed iron-rich clay foot and fully hand-trimmed base preserve the traditional material character of Jian ware.

Handmade in Shuiji Town, Jianyang, Fujian, using local iron-rich clay and naturally iron-bearing mineral glaze.

Technical Specifications

• Kiln Type: Compartmented Dragon Kiln, wood-fired

• Firing Temperature: Approx. 1350 °C (2460 °F)

• Firing Cycle: 20 days preparation, 3 days firing

• Firing Atmosphere: Controlled reduction atmosphere

• Forming Method: Fully hand-thrown

• Trimming Method: Fully hand-trimmed

• Clay Source: Native clay from Shuiji Town, Jianyang, Fujian

• Clay Iron Content: Above 8%

• Glaze Type: Iron-based mineral glaze

• Glaze Source: Native mineral glaze from Shuiji Town, Jianyang

• Crystallization Depth: Surface crystallization

• Glaze Category: Tea-dust glaze

• Work Type: Individually numbered piece

• Origin: Shuiji Town, Jianyang, Fujian, China

Details

• Diameter: 7.8 cm (3.07 in)

• Height: 4.4 cm (1.73 in)

• Capacity: 70 ml (2.37 fl oz)

• Weight: 108 g (3.81 oz)

• Note:

 – Capacity measured close to the rim; for use, suggested to fill about 70% full.
 – All measurements are taken by hand; slight variation may occur.

In the Box

• Signature Presentation Box

• Linen Cup Pouch

• Double-Layer Cotton Tea Towel

• Collector’s Brochure with Certificate — artisan-signed and individually numbered

• Care Instruction Card