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Natural burial-aged after firing.
A contemporary wood-fired interpretation of the classic Song-dynasty Watermelon-Spot glaze, re-created through traditional dragon-kiln firing to evoke the mineral depth and atmospheric tension of historical Jian ware.
The bowl is wheel-thrown according to the form archetypes of excavated Song Jian ware, reflecting the proportions and understated silhouettes found in surviving eleventh–twelfth century pieces. Its glaze develops a dense black core that diffuses outward into soft russet speckles—an effect shaped by strong reduction, falling mineral ash, and the shifting flame paths unique to wood firing. Unlike many modern “antiqued” bowls that rely on acid-washing to mimic age, this piece attains its subdued rustic character through long-term burial, allowing natural mineral interaction and moisture to impart a time-softened surface closer to genuine archaeological aging.
Handmade and wood-fired in Jianyang, Fujian, using local iron-rich clay and naturally iron-bearing mineral glaze. Each firing yields its own balance of flame, atmosphere, and ash, ensuring that every bowl remains inherently one of one.
Technical Specifications
• Kiln Type: Skyward Dragon Kiln (wood-fired)
• Firing Temperature: Approx. 1300–1350 °C
• Firing Cycle: About 20 days preparation, 3 days firing
• Firing Atmosphere: Natural oxidation–reduction transition
• Forming Method: Fully hand-thrown
• Trimming Method: Fully hand-trimmed
• Clay Source: Native clay from Shuiji Town, Jianyang, Fujian
• Clay Iron Content: ≥8%
• Glaze Type: Iron-based mineral glaze
• Glaze Source: Native mineral glaze from Shuiji Town, Jianyang
• Crystallization Depth: Surface crystallization
• Glaze Category: Watermelon-Spot
• Work Attribute: Individually numbered piece
• Origin: Shuiji Town, Jianyang, Fujian, China
Details
• Diameter: 10.3 cm (4.06 in)
• Height: 4.8 cm (1.89 in)
• Weight: 153 g (5.40 oz)
Note:
– To preserve its naturally aged, burial-formed surface and original rustic state, capacity is not measured with water.
– All measurements are taken by hand; slight variation may occur.
In the Box
• Paulownia Collector’s Box
• Linen Cup Pouch
• Double-Layer Cotton Tea Towel
• Collector’s Brochure with Certificate — artisan-signed, sealed, and individually numbered
• Care Instruction Card (for collectors who choose to use the cup for tea)
