Free Shipping within the Contiguous U.S.
Free return on your first purchase within the Contiguous U.S.
Firmament is The Phoenix Kiln’s exclusive dragon-kiln wood-fired oil-spot Jian Zhan series. Developed through long-term collaboration with the artist’s studio, the series explores how traditional oil-spot crystallization evolves under authentic wood-firing conditions.
This Magnolia-form Jian Zhan displays a well-developed radial oil-spot structure formed during prolonged dragon-kiln firing. Silver crystals extend outward from the center across both the interior and exterior surfaces, creating a balanced crystalline field characteristic of the Firmament series. The Magnolia form further increases firing difficulty, as maintaining even crystallization and structural stability becomes more challenging during extended high-temperature wood firing.
Within a traditional dragon kiln, flame movement, temperature variation, ash interaction, and kiln position continuously influence how iron crystals separate and expand within the glaze. As a result, each piece develops naturally unique oil-spot density, scale, and crystallization depth.
The Magnolia form itself has a relatively low success rate in high-temperature dragon-kiln firing, making well-balanced examples especially difficult to achieve.
Handmade in Shuiji Town, Jianyang, Fujian, using local iron-rich clay and traditional mineral glazes.
Technical Specifications
• Kiln Type: Compartmented dragon kiln, wood-fired
• Firing Temperature: Approximately 1350 °C
• Firing Cycle: Approximately 20 days preparation, 3 days firing
• Firing Atmosphere: Alternating oxidation–reduction atmosphere
• Forming Method: Fully hand-thrown
• Trimming Method: Fully hand-trimmed
• Clay Source: Shuiji Town, Jianyang, Fujian
• Clay Iron Content: >10%
• Glaze Type: Iron-based mineral glaze
• Glaze Source: Native mineral glaze from Shuiji Town, Jianyang, Fujian
• Crystallization Depth: Surface crystallization
• Glaze Category: Oil-spot glaze
• Work Attribute: Individually numbered work, exclusive limited release
• Origin: Shuiji Town, Jianyang, Fujian, China
Details
• Diameter: 8.9 cm (3.50 in)
• Height: 5.7 cm (2.24 in)
• Capacity: 130 ml (4.4 fl oz)
• Weight: 193 g (6.8 oz)
• Note:
– Capacity measured close to the rim; for use, fill about 70% full.
– Dimensions and weight are measured by hand; slight variation may occur.
In the Box
• Rosewood Collector’s Box with Concealed Mechanism
• Linen Cup Pouch
• Double-Layer Cotton Tea Towel
• Collector’s Brochure with Certificate — artisan-signed, sealed, and individually numbered
• Care Instruction Card
• Disposable LED Mini Light
