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Jian Zhan vs Raku: Two Ancient Pottery Traditions Compared

Jian Zhan (建盏) and Raku (楽焼) are the world's two most celebrated kiln-fired tea bowl traditions. Both produce one-of-a-kind pieces through fire and chance — but their origins, techniques, aesthetics, and purposes are fundamentally different. Here's an honest comparison.