{"product_id":"jianzhan-tortoise-shell-hand-made-stoneware-gaiwan-and-cups","title":"Jianzhan \"Tortoise Shell\" Hand-Made Stoneware Gaiwan and Cups","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur Jianzhan wares crafted by lifetime Jianzhan pottery veteran Wu Hong Hua. Jianzhan wares are from Jianyang town in Fujian Province.  They became popular during the Song Dynasty and were prized throughout China, Korea and Japan.  By the Ming Dynasty Jianzhan wares fell out of favor, but luckily the tradition was continued in Japan for centuries and was eventually re-introduced in it's original birthplace (Jianyang Fujian) in the 1990's. Jianzhan glazes are all basically the same, but due to different firing temperatures and positioning within the kiln the fired glazes are totally unique from eachother and are typically separated into five distinct styles.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e彩金 - rainbow, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e兔毫 - rabbit fur, \u003c\/span\u003e油滴 - oil spot,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e鳖甲盏 - tortoise shell,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e雪鹧鸪盏 - partridge feathers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGaiwan and cups are glazed and fired\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (at 1300C)\u003c\/span\u003e in the Oil Spot\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e油滴\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStyle.  They are dense and heavy in the hand, hold and retain heat wonderfully, and generally elevate the tea brewing experience!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHere's a great video\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(in Chinese) that discusses the history and process of creating Jianzhan wares.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGaiwan Volume 170ml (+\/- 10ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCup Volume 60ml (+\/- 5ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE!:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to the very high heat of firing, the knob on the lid of the gaiwan might not be entirely symmetrical!  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach piece is unique, and as such there will be variations in the pattern and colors.  If you want every piece to look the same or look exactly like the pictures here please do not purchase these items!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"1 Gaiwan + 2 Cups (盖碗+2杯子)","offer_id":68091238940896,"sku":"mkv1792660815036","price":51.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gaiwan (盖碗)","offer_id":68091238973664,"sku":"bvb1792660815037","price":38.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Cups (2杯子)","offer_id":68091239006432,"sku":"czz1792660815038","price":17.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/8334\/2816\/files\/jianzhan-tortoise-shell-hand-made-stoneware-gaiwan-and-cups_1.jpg?v=1792660822","url":"https:\/\/upcycledmaterialwear.shop\/products\/jianzhan-tortoise-shell-hand-made-stoneware-gaiwan-and-cups","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}