A blue Tenmoku tea cup (also known as 'Jian Zhan') with a naturally formed pattern due to oven-firing at high temperature (1300ºC). This kind of pattern is also known as 'hare's fur' with vertical stripes resembling animal fur.
- Beautiful gift box + artist certificate included.
- Size: 9x5.5cm (170ml)
- Microwave-safe: no
History
During the Song Dynasty, skilled artisans at the Jian kilns crafted exquisite tea bowls. Due to their humble appearance they were first loved by monks in Buddhist temples. As the wisps of steam twirled above the tea's surface, the divine contrast between the luminous glaze of these bowls and the white foam of whipped tea cast a spell on those who sipped from them.
News of these enchanted bowls quickly spread beyond the monastery walls. When word reached the finest tea connoisseur of them all, Song Emperor Huizong, he declared that the black-glazed bowls decorated with intricate 'hare's fur' patterns were the most desirable of all. Holding the secrets to the powerful art of ritual tea preparation, these remarkable tea bowls soon found their way to Japan during the Kamakura period, with Japanese monks unlocking the mysteries of southern China's Buddhist temples. The Jian Zhan cups, were called 'Tenmoku' in Japan.
It takes about 7-15 days to USA, Europe and Australia. To other countries, please refer to the actual logistics time or consult customer service.
- Free shipping worldwide
- Each product is packaged delicately and durably, so that your baby arrives safely.
- If you receive a product with any logistic damage, we will resend it unconditionally and free of charge.
Returns will be accepted for up to 30 days of Customer’s receipt or tracking number on unworn items. You, as a Customer, are obliged to inform us via email before you return the item, only in the case of:
– Received the wrong item.
– Item arrived not as expected (ie. damaged packaging).
– Item had defects.
– Over delivery time.
– The shipper does not allow the goods to be inspected before payment.
The returned product(s) must be in the original packaging, safety wrapped, undamaged and unworn. This means that the item(s) must be safely packed in a carton box for protection during transport, possibly the same carton used to ship to you as a customer.
Authentic Origin
Crafted from rare ore-mined Yixing clay with preserved natural minerals.
Handcrafted Excellence
Handmade by skilled artisans, making every piece unique.
For Daily Use & Collecting
Built for longevity, accompanying every tea ritual over time.
