{"title":"Jun Porcelain Art \u0026 Collectibles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJun porcelain made to be looked at.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are the vases and sculptures of the series — bottle forms, lotus-mouth vases, twin-handled vessels, and modelled animals — fired at Shenhou in Yuzhou, Henan, where the glaze takes its colour from the kiln rather than from a brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDisplay pieces, not teaware\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNothing in this collection is sold for brewing or for food contact. Where a vase can hold cut flowers, the listing says so and recommends a separate waterproof liner rather than assuming the glaze and foot are watertight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEach piece is unique\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKiln transmutation (窑变) means the copper in the glaze breaks into colour during firing. Two pieces from one batch are never identical, so treat the photographs as the form and the character of the glaze, not as the exact surface you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking for pieces you can brew with? See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jun-porcelain\"\u003eJun porcelain teaware\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"crimson-long-neck-jun-vase-1243","title":"Crimson Long Neck Jun Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis crimson Danping vase (胆瓶) is a 33 cm Jun porcelain display vase from Shenhou, with a rounded body, a slender upright neck and contrasting kiln markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClose-up photographs show the uneven transmutation markings across the body and the colour transition at the shoulder where the glaze changes thickness. The supplier ships this piece with their own maker’s seal and authenticity card.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKiln transmutation: why no two pieces are alike\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJun ware (钧瓷) is one of the Five Great Kilns of the Song dynasty, named alongside Ru, Guan, Ge and Ding. It is still fired at Shenhou, the kiln town in Yuzhou, Henan that has produced it for roughly a thousand years. A Jun glaze is not painted on: copper and iron oxides suspended in the glaze re-form during firing, and the colour that emerges depends on the temperature, the kiln atmosphere and where the piece happened to stand. Potters sum it up as 入窑一色，出窑万彩 — one colour goes into the kiln, ten thousand come out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is also why the piece you receive will not match the photographs exactly. In the maker’s own words, differences in colour and pattern between pieces are natural kiln transmutation (窑变), not a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePiece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e胆瓶\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun-glazed ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGlaze\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun kiln transmutation (窑变)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eKiln \/ studio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWangsong Ancient Kiln (望嵩古窑)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShenhou, Yuzhou, Henan, China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 × 20 × 33 cm (L × W × H) (supplier-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll dimensions are the supplier’s own hand measurements and can vary by about 1 cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese instructions are translated from the maker’s own care sheet. Dust with a soft, dry cotton cloth, and use a soft brush for relief work and recessed areas. If you need a damp cloth, dry the piece immediately afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it out of damp rooms and out of direct sunlight — the maker notes that prolonged sunlight can shift Jun glaze colour. For storage, wrap the piece in cotton and keep it in a dust box somewhere dry and ventilated. Always carry it with two hands, supporting the base. Use only a mild porcelain cleaner, never a corrosive one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill the glaze look exactly like the photographs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, and it is not meant to. Jun glaze colour is created by kiln transmutation (窑变) rather than painted on, so every firing lands somewhere different. The maker states plainly that differences in colour and pattern between pieces are a natural result of the process and not a quality fault. The photographs show the piece the supplier fired; yours will be recognisably the same object in a glaze of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Jun porcelain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJun ware (钧瓷) is one of the Five Great Kilns of the Song dynasty, alongside Ru, Guan, Ge and Ding. It is defined by a thick, opalescent glaze containing copper and iron that re-forms in the kiln into blues, purples and reds. It has been fired at Shenhou in Yuzhou, Henan for roughly a thousand years, and this piece is made there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier gives it as 20 × 20 × 33 cm. These are the maker’s own hand measurements, so allow about a centimetre either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I put flowers and water in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a separate waterproof liner or a glass insert rather than filling the vessel itself. The maker sells this as a display piece and does not state that the body is watertight, and standing water can work into an unglazed foot ring over time. Dry flowers and branches need no liner at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDust with a soft dry cotton cloth and use a soft brush on relief work. If you use a damp cloth, dry the piece straight afterwards. Keep it out of damp rooms and out of direct sunlight — the maker notes prolonged sunlight can shift Jun glaze colour. Carry it with two hands, supporting the base, and store it wrapped in cotton in a dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Shenhou, Yuzhou, Henan, China. Shenhou is the kiln town in Yuzhou that Jun ware has been fired in since the Song dynasty; it is still where the kilns are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jun-porcelain-art-collectibles\"\u003eJun porcelain art \u0026amp; collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ruby-bottle-form-jun-vase-6104\"\u003eRuby Bottle Form Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lotus-neck-jun-vase-3524\"\u003eLotus Mouth Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/violet-lotus-neck-jun-vase-5432\"\u003eViolet Lotus Mouth Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wangsong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009012158740,"sku":"TL-WS-13","price":6988.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/crimson-long-neck-jun-vase-1243-source-01.webp?v=1789296159"},{"product_id":"lotus-ruyi-covered-vessel-0379","title":"Lotus Ruyi Covered Vessel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lotus Ruyi covered vessel is a Jun porcelain lidded bowl modelled as an opening lotus, made at Shenhou in Yuzhou, Henan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePetal contours run through the bowl, the cover and the foot, so the piece reads as a single flower rather than a bowl with a lid. The supplier also photographs it holding sprouting seeds, which is one way they display it rather than a stated function of the ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKiln transmutation: why no two pieces are alike\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJun ware (钧瓷) is one of the Five Great Kilns of the Song dynasty, named alongside Ru, Guan, Ge and Ding. It is still fired at Shenhou, the kiln town in Yuzhou, Henan that has produced it for roughly a thousand years. A Jun glaze is not painted on: copper and iron oxides suspended in the glaze re-form during firing, and the colour that emerges depends on the temperature, the kiln atmosphere and where the piece happened to stand. Potters sum it up as 入窑一色，出窑万彩 — one colour goes into the kiln, ten thousand come out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is also why the piece you receive will not match the photographs exactly. In the maker’s own words, differences in colour and pattern between pieces are natural kiln transmutation (窑变), not a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier shows this piece in several glazes and gave us one page price, not a price per glaze. Tell us which glaze you want when you order, or ask us first — see “Which piece will I actually receive?” below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePiece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e莲花如意盏\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun-glazed ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGlaze\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun kiln transmutation (窑变)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eKiln \/ studio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWangsong Ancient Kiln (望嵩古窑)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShenhou, Yuzhou, Henan, China (location of the kiln named above)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll dimensions are the supplier’s own hand measurements and can vary by about 1 cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese instructions are translated from the maker’s own care sheet. Dust with a soft, dry cotton cloth, and use a soft brush for relief work and recessed areas. If you need a damp cloth, dry the piece immediately afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it out of damp rooms and out of direct sunlight — the maker notes that prolonged sunlight can shift Jun glaze colour. For storage, wrap the piece in cotton and keep it in a dust box somewhere dry and ventilated. Always carry it with two hands, supporting the base. Use only a mild porcelain cleaner, never a corrosive one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill the glaze look exactly like the photographs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, and it is not meant to. Jun glaze colour is created by kiln transmutation (窑变) rather than painted on, so every firing lands somewhere different. The maker states plainly that differences in colour and pattern between pieces are a natural result of the process and not a quality fault. The photographs show the piece the supplier fired; yours will be recognisably the same object in a glaze of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Jun porcelain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJun ware (钧瓷) is one of the Five Great Kilns of the Song dynasty, alongside Ru, Guan, Ge and Ding. It is defined by a thick, opalescent glaze containing copper and iron that re-forms in the kiln into blues, purples and reds. It has been fired at Shenhou in Yuzhou, Henan for roughly a thousand years, and this piece is made there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich piece will I actually receive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier’s source page shows several glazes. This listing is one piece at one price, and we have not been given per-glaze pricing, so we are not going to invent variant prices for it. Tell us which of the pictured glazes you want when you order, or message us first and we will confirm what is available and what it costs before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDust with a soft dry cotton cloth and use a soft brush on relief work. If you use a damp cloth, dry the piece straight afterwards. Keep it out of damp rooms and out of direct sunlight — the maker notes prolonged sunlight can shift Jun glaze colour. Carry it with two hands, supporting the base, and store it wrapped in cotton in a dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Shenhou, Yuzhou, Henan, China. Shenhou is the kiln town in Yuzhou that Jun ware has been fired in since the Song dynasty; it is still where the kilns are. The supplier's specification sheet for this piece names the kiln (Wangsong Ancient Kiln (望嵩古窑)) rather than printing a separate place of origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jun-porcelain-art-collectibles\"\u003eJun porcelain art \u0026amp; collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wangsong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009028870420,"sku":"TL-WS-04","price":998.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/lotus-ruyi-lidded-bowl-0379-source-01.webp?v=1789296542"},{"product_id":"lotus-neck-jun-vase-3524","title":"Lotus Mouth Jun Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lotus-Mouth Danping vase (荷口胆瓶) is a 37 cm Jun porcelain display vase from Shenhou, with a flared lotus-shaped mouth and a blue-purple transmutation glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDanping (胆瓶, “gallbladder vase”) describes the profile: a broad low shoulder drawn into a short neck. Here the neck opens into petal-like lobes, which is where the name comes from. It is a floor- or console-scale object rather than a table piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKiln transmutation: why no two pieces are alike\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJun ware (钧瓷) is one of the Five Great Kilns of the Song dynasty, named alongside Ru, Guan, Ge and Ding. It is still fired at Shenhou, the kiln town in Yuzhou, Henan that has produced it for roughly a thousand years. A Jun glaze is not painted on: copper and iron oxides suspended in the glaze re-form during firing, and the colour that emerges depends on the temperature, the kiln atmosphere and where the piece happened to stand. Potters sum it up as 入窑一色，出窑万彩 — one colour goes into the kiln, ten thousand come out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is also why the piece you receive will not match the photographs exactly. In the maker’s own words, differences in colour and pattern between pieces are natural kiln transmutation (窑变), not a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePiece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e荷口胆瓶\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun-glazed ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGlaze\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun kiln transmutation (窑变)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eKiln \/ studio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWangsong Ancient Kiln (望嵩古窑)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShenhou, Yuzhou, Henan, China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 × 26 × 37 cm (L × W × H) (supplier-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplier-stated: handmade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll dimensions are the supplier’s own hand measurements and can vary by about 1 cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese instructions are translated from the maker’s own care sheet. Dust with a soft, dry cotton cloth, and use a soft brush for relief work and recessed areas. If you need a damp cloth, dry the piece immediately afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it out of damp rooms and out of direct sunlight — the maker notes that prolonged sunlight can shift Jun glaze colour. For storage, wrap the piece in cotton and keep it in a dust box somewhere dry and ventilated. Always carry it with two hands, supporting the base. Use only a mild porcelain cleaner, never a corrosive one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill the glaze look exactly like the photographs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, and it is not meant to. Jun glaze colour is created by kiln transmutation (窑变) rather than painted on, so every firing lands somewhere different. The maker states plainly that differences in colour and pattern between pieces are a natural result of the process and not a quality fault. The photographs show the piece the supplier fired; yours will be recognisably the same object in a glaze of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Jun porcelain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJun ware (钧瓷) is one of the Five Great Kilns of the Song dynasty, alongside Ru, Guan, Ge and Ding. It is defined by a thick, opalescent glaze containing copper and iron that re-forms in the kiln into blues, purples and reds. It has been fired at Shenhou in Yuzhou, Henan for roughly a thousand years, and this piece is made there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier gives it as 26 × 26 × 37 cm. These are the maker’s own hand measurements, so allow about a centimetre either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I put flowers and water in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a separate waterproof liner or a glass insert rather than filling the vessel itself. The maker sells this as a display piece and does not state that the body is watertight, and standing water can work into an unglazed foot ring over time. Dry flowers and branches need no liner at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDust with a soft dry cotton cloth and use a soft brush on relief work. If you use a damp cloth, dry the piece straight afterwards. Keep it out of damp rooms and out of direct sunlight — the maker notes prolonged sunlight can shift Jun glaze colour. Carry it with two hands, supporting the base, and store it wrapped in cotton in a dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Shenhou, Yuzhou, Henan, China. Shenhou is the kiln town in Yuzhou that Jun ware has been fired in since the Song dynasty; it is still where the kilns are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jun-porcelain-art-collectibles\"\u003eJun porcelain art \u0026amp; collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/violet-lotus-neck-jun-vase-5432\"\u003eViolet Lotus Mouth Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/crimson-long-neck-jun-vase-1243\"\u003eCrimson Long Neck Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ruby-bottle-form-jun-vase-6104\"\u003eRuby Bottle Form Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wangsong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009034768660,"sku":"TL-WS-07","price":6988.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/lotus-neck-jun-vase-3524-source-01.webp?v=1789296888"},{"product_id":"bird-gourd-jun-sculpture-8242","title":"Bird Gourd Jun Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003eDouble Blessing (福喜双至) is a 35 cm Jun porcelain sculpture: a gourd form with a small bird perched at the top, made at Shenhou in Yuzhou, Henan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gourd (葫芦) and the bird are the two halves of the name — in Chinese decorative vocabulary the gourd carries blessing and the perching bird carries joy. The supplier shows both a red and a blue version; they are separate firings, not one finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKiln transmutation: why no two pieces are alike\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJun ware (钧瓷) is one of the Five Great Kilns of the Song dynasty, named alongside Ru, Guan, Ge and Ding. It is still fired at Shenhou, the kiln town in Yuzhou, Henan that has produced it for roughly a thousand years. A Jun glaze is not painted on: copper and iron oxides suspended in the glaze re-form during firing, and the colour that emerges depends on the temperature, the kiln atmosphere and where the piece happened to stand. Potters sum it up as 入窑一色，出窑万彩 — one colour goes into the kiln, ten thousand come out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is also why the piece you receive will not match the photographs exactly. In the maker’s own words, differences in colour and pattern between pieces are natural kiln transmutation (窑变), not a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece is fired in more than one colourway. Tell us which you want when you order, or ask us first — see “Which piece will I actually receive?” below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePiece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e福喜双至\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun-glazed ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGlaze\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun kiln transmutation (窑变)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eKiln \/ studio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWangsong Ancient Kiln (望嵩古窑)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShenhou, Yuzhou, Henan, China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 × 16 × 35 cm (L × W × H) (supplier-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplier-stated: handmade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll dimensions are the supplier’s own hand measurements and can vary by about 1 cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese instructions are translated from the maker’s own care sheet. Dust with a soft, dry cotton cloth, and use a soft brush for relief work and recessed areas. If you need a damp cloth, dry the piece immediately afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it out of damp rooms and out of direct sunlight — the maker notes that prolonged sunlight can shift Jun glaze colour. For storage, wrap the piece in cotton and keep it in a dust box somewhere dry and ventilated. Always carry it with two hands, supporting the base. Use only a mild porcelain cleaner, never a corrosive one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill the glaze look exactly like the photographs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, and it is not meant to. Jun glaze colour is created by kiln transmutation (窑变) rather than painted on, so every firing lands somewhere different. The maker states plainly that differences in colour and pattern between pieces are a natural result of the process and not a quality fault. The photographs show the piece the supplier fired; yours will be recognisably the same object in a glaze of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Jun porcelain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJun ware (钧瓷) is one of the Five Great Kilns of the Song dynasty, alongside Ru, Guan, Ge and Ding. It is defined by a thick, opalescent glaze containing copper and iron that re-forms in the kiln into blues, purples and reds. It has been fired at Shenhou in Yuzhou, Henan for roughly a thousand years, and this piece is made there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier gives it as 23 × 16 × 35 cm. These are the maker’s own hand measurements, so allow about a centimetre either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich piece will I actually receive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier shows this piece in more than one colourway, each a separate firing. Tell us which you want when you order, or message us first — we will confirm what is actually in the kiln before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDust with a soft dry cotton cloth and use a soft brush on relief work. If you use a damp cloth, dry the piece straight afterwards. Keep it out of damp rooms and out of direct sunlight — the maker notes prolonged sunlight can shift Jun glaze colour. Carry it with two hands, supporting the base, and store it wrapped in cotton in a dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Shenhou, Yuzhou, Henan, China. Shenhou is the kiln town in Yuzhou that Jun ware has been fired in since the Song dynasty; it is still where the kilns are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jun-porcelain-art-collectibles\"\u003eJun porcelain art \u0026amp; collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wangsong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009040208148,"sku":"TL-WS-12","price":6988.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/bird-gourd-jun-sculpture-8242-source-01.webp?v=1789297153"},{"product_id":"beihong-horse-jun-sculpture-7509","title":"Beihong Horse Jun Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Beihong Horse (悲鸿马) is a 30 cm Jun porcelain horse on an integrated base, made at Shenhou and named after the galloping horses of the painter Xu Beihong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed, dark and pale glaze areas run into one another along the mane, tail and legs, so the firing itself does the shading that ink does in the paintings. The horse stands on a base modelled in one piece with the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKiln transmutation: why no two pieces are alike\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJun ware (钧瓷) is one of the Five Great Kilns of the Song dynasty, named alongside Ru, Guan, Ge and Ding. It is still fired at Shenhou, the kiln town in Yuzhou, Henan that has produced it for roughly a thousand years. A Jun glaze is not painted on: copper and iron oxides suspended in the glaze re-form during firing, and the colour that emerges depends on the temperature, the kiln atmosphere and where the piece happened to stand. Potters sum it up as 入窑一色，出窑万彩 — one colour goes into the kiln, ten thousand come out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is also why the piece you receive will not match the photographs exactly. In the maker’s own words, differences in colour and pattern between pieces are natural kiln transmutation (窑变), not a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePiece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e悲鸿马\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun-glazed ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGlaze\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun kiln transmutation (窑变)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eKiln \/ studio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSongzhen Yaji (嵩珍雅集)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShenhou, Yuzhou, Henan, China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 × 15 × 30 cm (L × W × H) (supplier-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplier-stated: handmade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll dimensions are the supplier’s own hand measurements and can vary by about 1 cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese instructions are translated from the maker’s own care sheet. Dust with a soft, dry cotton cloth, and use a soft brush for relief work and recessed areas. If you need a damp cloth, dry the piece immediately afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it out of damp rooms and out of direct sunlight — the maker notes that prolonged sunlight can shift Jun glaze colour. For storage, wrap the piece in cotton and keep it in a dust box somewhere dry and ventilated. Always carry it with two hands, supporting the base. Use only a mild porcelain cleaner, never a corrosive one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill the glaze look exactly like the photographs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, and it is not meant to. Jun glaze colour is created by kiln transmutation (窑变) rather than painted on, so every firing lands somewhere different. The maker states plainly that differences in colour and pattern between pieces are a natural result of the process and not a quality fault. The photographs show the piece the supplier fired; yours will be recognisably the same object in a glaze of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Jun porcelain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJun ware (钧瓷) is one of the Five Great Kilns of the Song dynasty, alongside Ru, Guan, Ge and Ding. It is defined by a thick, opalescent glaze containing copper and iron that re-forms in the kiln into blues, purples and reds. It has been fired at Shenhou in Yuzhou, Henan for roughly a thousand years, and this piece is made there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier gives it as 30 × 15 × 30 cm. These are the maker’s own hand measurements, so allow about a centimetre either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDust with a soft dry cotton cloth and use a soft brush on relief work. If you use a damp cloth, dry the piece straight afterwards. Keep it out of damp rooms and out of direct sunlight — the maker notes prolonged sunlight can shift Jun glaze colour. Carry it with two hands, supporting the base, and store it wrapped in cotton in a dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Shenhou, Yuzhou, Henan, China. Shenhou is the kiln town in Yuzhou that Jun ware has been fired in since the Song dynasty; it is still where the kilns are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jun-porcelain-art-collectibles\"\u003eJun porcelain art \u0026amp; collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/auspicious-horse-jun-sculpture-2505\"\u003eAuspicious Horse Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nine-color-deer-jun-sculpture-6368\"\u003eNine-Coloured Deer Jun Sculpture\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wangsong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009043058964,"sku":"TL-WS-19","price":6988.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/beihong-horse-jun-sculpture-7509-source-01.webp?v=1789297328"},{"product_id":"nine-color-deer-jun-sculpture-6368","title":"Nine-Coloured Deer Jun Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nine-Coloured Deer (九色鹿) is a 33 cm Jun porcelain sculpture from Shenhou, named after the jataka deer of the Dunhuang Mogao cave murals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe deer stands upright with branching antlers above a pale, cloud-like base. The purple-pink transmutation glaze is what gives the piece its “nine colours”; no two firings land on the same range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKiln transmutation: why no two pieces are alike\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJun ware (钧瓷) is one of the Five Great Kilns of the Song dynasty, named alongside Ru, Guan, Ge and Ding. It is still fired at Shenhou, the kiln town in Yuzhou, Henan that has produced it for roughly a thousand years. A Jun glaze is not painted on: copper and iron oxides suspended in the glaze re-form during firing, and the colour that emerges depends on the temperature, the kiln atmosphere and where the piece happened to stand. Potters sum it up as 入窑一色，出窑万彩 — one colour goes into the kiln, ten thousand come out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is also why the piece you receive will not match the photographs exactly. In the maker’s own words, differences in colour and pattern between pieces are natural kiln transmutation (窑变), not a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePiece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e九色鹿\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun-glazed ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGlaze\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun kiln transmutation (窑变)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eKiln \/ studio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWangsong Ancient Kiln (望嵩古窑)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShenhou, Yuzhou, Henan, China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 × 22 × 33 cm (L × W × H) (supplier-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplier-stated: handmade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll dimensions are the supplier’s own hand measurements and can vary by about 1 cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese instructions are translated from the maker’s own care sheet. Dust with a soft, dry cotton cloth, and use a soft brush for relief work and recessed areas. If you need a damp cloth, dry the piece immediately afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it out of damp rooms and out of direct sunlight — the maker notes that prolonged sunlight can shift Jun glaze colour. For storage, wrap the piece in cotton and keep it in a dust box somewhere dry and ventilated. Always carry it with two hands, supporting the base. Use only a mild porcelain cleaner, never a corrosive one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill the glaze look exactly like the photographs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, and it is not meant to. Jun glaze colour is created by kiln transmutation (窑变) rather than painted on, so every firing lands somewhere different. The maker states plainly that differences in colour and pattern between pieces are a natural result of the process and not a quality fault. The photographs show the piece the supplier fired; yours will be recognisably the same object in a glaze of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Jun porcelain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJun ware (钧瓷) is one of the Five Great Kilns of the Song dynasty, alongside Ru, Guan, Ge and Ding. It is defined by a thick, opalescent glaze containing copper and iron that re-forms in the kiln into blues, purples and reds. It has been fired at Shenhou in Yuzhou, Henan for roughly a thousand years, and this piece is made there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier gives it as 25 × 22 × 33 cm. These are the maker’s own hand measurements, so allow about a centimetre either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDust with a soft dry cotton cloth and use a soft brush on relief work. If you use a damp cloth, dry the piece straight afterwards. Keep it out of damp rooms and out of direct sunlight — the maker notes prolonged sunlight can shift Jun glaze colour. Carry it with two hands, supporting the base, and store it wrapped in cotton in a dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Shenhou, Yuzhou, Henan, China. Shenhou is the kiln town in Yuzhou that Jun ware has been fired in since the Song dynasty; it is still where the kilns are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jun-porcelain-art-collectibles\"\u003eJun porcelain art \u0026amp; collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/beihong-horse-jun-sculpture-7509\"\u003eBeihong Horse Jun Sculpture\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/auspicious-horse-jun-sculpture-2505\"\u003eAuspicious Horse Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wangsong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009043157268,"sku":"TL-WS-21","price":7022.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/nine-color-deer-jun-sculpture-6368-source-01.webp?v=1789297330"},{"product_id":"ruby-bottle-form-jun-vase-6104","title":"Ruby Bottle Form Jun Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis ruby Danping vase (胆瓶) is a 33 cm Jun porcelain bottle vase from Shenhou, with a rounded body, a narrow neck and contrasting kiln-fired markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe copper-red glaze breaks into darker markings where it ran thicker in the kiln. It is listed separately from the crimson vase of the same form because the supplier keeps them as two source items with two firings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKiln transmutation: why no two pieces are alike\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJun ware (钧瓷) is one of the Five Great Kilns of the Song dynasty, named alongside Ru, Guan, Ge and Ding. It is still fired at Shenhou, the kiln town in Yuzhou, Henan that has produced it for roughly a thousand years. A Jun glaze is not painted on: copper and iron oxides suspended in the glaze re-form during firing, and the colour that emerges depends on the temperature, the kiln atmosphere and where the piece happened to stand. Potters sum it up as 入窑一色，出窑万彩 — one colour goes into the kiln, ten thousand come out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is also why the piece you receive will not match the photographs exactly. In the maker’s own words, differences in colour and pattern between pieces are natural kiln transmutation (窑变), not a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePiece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e胆瓶\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun-glazed ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGlaze\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun kiln transmutation (窑变)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eKiln \/ studio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWangsong Ancient Kiln (望嵩古窑)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShenhou, Yuzhou, Henan, China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 × 20 × 33 cm (L × W × H) (supplier-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll dimensions are the supplier’s own hand measurements and can vary by about 1 cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese instructions are translated from the maker’s own care sheet. Dust with a soft, dry cotton cloth, and use a soft brush for relief work and recessed areas. If you need a damp cloth, dry the piece immediately afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it out of damp rooms and out of direct sunlight — the maker notes that prolonged sunlight can shift Jun glaze colour. For storage, wrap the piece in cotton and keep it in a dust box somewhere dry and ventilated. Always carry it with two hands, supporting the base. Use only a mild porcelain cleaner, never a corrosive one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill the glaze look exactly like the photographs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, and it is not meant to. Jun glaze colour is created by kiln transmutation (窑变) rather than painted on, so every firing lands somewhere different. The maker states plainly that differences in colour and pattern between pieces are a natural result of the process and not a quality fault. The photographs show the piece the supplier fired; yours will be recognisably the same object in a glaze of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Jun porcelain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJun ware (钧瓷) is one of the Five Great Kilns of the Song dynasty, alongside Ru, Guan, Ge and Ding. It is defined by a thick, opalescent glaze containing copper and iron that re-forms in the kiln into blues, purples and reds. It has been fired at Shenhou in Yuzhou, Henan for roughly a thousand years, and this piece is made there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier gives it as 20 × 20 × 33 cm. These are the maker’s own hand measurements, so allow about a centimetre either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I put flowers and water in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a separate waterproof liner or a glass insert rather than filling the vessel itself. The maker sells this as a display piece and does not state that the body is watertight, and standing water can work into an unglazed foot ring over time. Dry flowers and branches need no liner at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDust with a soft dry cotton cloth and use a soft brush on relief work. If you use a damp cloth, dry the piece straight afterwards. Keep it out of damp rooms and out of direct sunlight — the maker notes prolonged sunlight can shift Jun glaze colour. Carry it with two hands, supporting the base, and store it wrapped in cotton in a dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Shenhou, Yuzhou, Henan, China. Shenhou is the kiln town in Yuzhou that Jun ware has been fired in since the Song dynasty; it is still where the kilns are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jun-porcelain-art-collectibles\"\u003eJun porcelain art \u0026amp; collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/crimson-long-neck-jun-vase-1243\"\u003eCrimson Long Neck Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lotus-neck-jun-vase-3524\"\u003eLotus Mouth Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/violet-lotus-neck-jun-vase-5432\"\u003eViolet Lotus Mouth Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wangsong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009043222804,"sku":"TL-WS-22","price":6988.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/ruby-bottle-form-jun-vase-6104-source-01.webp?v=1789297331"},{"product_id":"violet-lotus-neck-jun-vase-5432","title":"Violet Lotus Mouth Jun Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the violet-blue Lotus-Mouth Danping vase (荷口胆瓶): a 37 cm Jun porcelain display vase from Shenhou with a small flared mouth and a warm-toned shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm copper tones across the shoulder sit against the cooler violet of the lower body, which is the transmutation boundary doing the work. It shares its form with the blue-purple lotus-mouth vase and is kept as a separate colourway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKiln transmutation: why no two pieces are alike\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJun ware (钧瓷) is one of the Five Great Kilns of the Song dynasty, named alongside Ru, Guan, Ge and Ding. It is still fired at Shenhou, the kiln town in Yuzhou, Henan that has produced it for roughly a thousand years. A Jun glaze is not painted on: copper and iron oxides suspended in the glaze re-form during firing, and the colour that emerges depends on the temperature, the kiln atmosphere and where the piece happened to stand. Potters sum it up as 入窑一色，出窑万彩 — one colour goes into the kiln, ten thousand come out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is also why the piece you receive will not match the photographs exactly. In the maker’s own words, differences in colour and pattern between pieces are natural kiln transmutation (窑变), not a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePiece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e荷口胆瓶\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun-glazed ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGlaze\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun kiln transmutation (窑变)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eKiln \/ studio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWangsong Ancient Kiln (望嵩古窑)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShenhou, Yuzhou, Henan, China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 × 26 × 37 cm (L × W × H) (supplier-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplier-stated: handmade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll dimensions are the supplier’s own hand measurements and can vary by about 1 cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese instructions are translated from the maker’s own care sheet. Dust with a soft, dry cotton cloth, and use a soft brush for relief work and recessed areas. If you need a damp cloth, dry the piece immediately afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it out of damp rooms and out of direct sunlight — the maker notes that prolonged sunlight can shift Jun glaze colour. For storage, wrap the piece in cotton and keep it in a dust box somewhere dry and ventilated. Always carry it with two hands, supporting the base. Use only a mild porcelain cleaner, never a corrosive one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill the glaze look exactly like the photographs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, and it is not meant to. Jun glaze colour is created by kiln transmutation (窑变) rather than painted on, so every firing lands somewhere different. The maker states plainly that differences in colour and pattern between pieces are a natural result of the process and not a quality fault. The photographs show the piece the supplier fired; yours will be recognisably the same object in a glaze of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Jun porcelain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJun ware (钧瓷) is one of the Five Great Kilns of the Song dynasty, alongside Ru, Guan, Ge and Ding. It is defined by a thick, opalescent glaze containing copper and iron that re-forms in the kiln into blues, purples and reds. It has been fired at Shenhou in Yuzhou, Henan for roughly a thousand years, and this piece is made there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier gives it as 26 × 26 × 37 cm. These are the maker’s own hand measurements, so allow about a centimetre either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I put flowers and water in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a separate waterproof liner or a glass insert rather than filling the vessel itself. The maker sells this as a display piece and does not state that the body is watertight, and standing water can work into an unglazed foot ring over time. Dry flowers and branches need no liner at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDust with a soft dry cotton cloth and use a soft brush on relief work. If you use a damp cloth, dry the piece straight afterwards. Keep it out of damp rooms and out of direct sunlight — the maker notes prolonged sunlight can shift Jun glaze colour. Carry it with two hands, supporting the base, and store it wrapped in cotton in a dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Shenhou, Yuzhou, Henan, China. Shenhou is the kiln town in Yuzhou that Jun ware has been fired in since the Song dynasty; it is still where the kilns are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jun-porcelain-art-collectibles\"\u003eJun porcelain art \u0026amp; collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lotus-neck-jun-vase-3524\"\u003eLotus Mouth Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/crimson-long-neck-jun-vase-1243\"\u003eCrimson Long Neck Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ruby-bottle-form-jun-vase-6104\"\u003eRuby Bottle Form Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wangsong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009046171924,"sku":"TL-WS-23","price":6988.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/violet-lotus-neck-jun-vase-5432-source-01.webp?v=1789297496"},{"product_id":"yujing-pear-form-jun-vase-0551","title":"Yujing Pear Form Jun Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Yujing vase (玉净瓶) is a 33 cm pear-shaped Jun porcelain vase from Shenhou, with a slender mouth and strongly contrasting glaze areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e玉净瓶 is the “jade pure vase” form — a narrow neck over a swelling pear body. The supplier’s views show markedly different glaze fields around the same vase, which is normal for a piece fired this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKiln transmutation: why no two pieces are alike\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJun ware (钧瓷) is one of the Five Great Kilns of the Song dynasty, named alongside Ru, Guan, Ge and Ding. It is still fired at Shenhou, the kiln town in Yuzhou, Henan that has produced it for roughly a thousand years. A Jun glaze is not painted on: copper and iron oxides suspended in the glaze re-form during firing, and the colour that emerges depends on the temperature, the kiln atmosphere and where the piece happened to stand. Potters sum it up as 入窑一色，出窑万彩 — one colour goes into the kiln, ten thousand come out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is also why the piece you receive will not match the photographs exactly. In the maker’s own words, differences in colour and pattern between pieces are natural kiln transmutation (窑变), not a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePiece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e玉净瓶\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun-glazed ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGlaze\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun kiln transmutation (窑变)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eKiln \/ studio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWangsong Ancient Kiln (望嵩古窑)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShenhou, Yuzhou, Henan, China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 × 16 × 33 cm (L × W × H) (supplier-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplier-stated: handmade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll dimensions are the supplier’s own hand measurements and can vary by about 1 cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese instructions are translated from the maker’s own care sheet. Dust with a soft, dry cotton cloth, and use a soft brush for relief work and recessed areas. If you need a damp cloth, dry the piece immediately afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it out of damp rooms and out of direct sunlight — the maker notes that prolonged sunlight can shift Jun glaze colour. For storage, wrap the piece in cotton and keep it in a dust box somewhere dry and ventilated. Always carry it with two hands, supporting the base. Use only a mild porcelain cleaner, never a corrosive one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill the glaze look exactly like the photographs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, and it is not meant to. Jun glaze colour is created by kiln transmutation (窑变) rather than painted on, so every firing lands somewhere different. The maker states plainly that differences in colour and pattern between pieces are a natural result of the process and not a quality fault. The photographs show the piece the supplier fired; yours will be recognisably the same object in a glaze of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Jun porcelain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJun ware (钧瓷) is one of the Five Great Kilns of the Song dynasty, alongside Ru, Guan, Ge and Ding. It is defined by a thick, opalescent glaze containing copper and iron that re-forms in the kiln into blues, purples and reds. It has been fired at Shenhou in Yuzhou, Henan for roughly a thousand years, and this piece is made there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier gives it as 16 × 16 × 33 cm. These are the maker’s own hand measurements, so allow about a centimetre either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I put flowers and water in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a separate waterproof liner or a glass insert rather than filling the vessel itself. The maker sells this as a display piece and does not state that the body is watertight, and standing water can work into an unglazed foot ring over time. Dry flowers and branches need no liner at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDust with a soft dry cotton cloth and use a soft brush on relief work. If you use a damp cloth, dry the piece straight afterwards. Keep it out of damp rooms and out of direct sunlight — the maker notes prolonged sunlight can shift Jun glaze colour. Carry it with two hands, supporting the base, and store it wrapped in cotton in a dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Shenhou, Yuzhou, Henan, China. Shenhou is the kiln town in Yuzhou that Jun ware has been fired in since the Song dynasty; it is still where the kilns are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jun-porcelain-art-collectibles\"\u003eJun porcelain art \u0026amp; collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jili-tall-jun-vase-5429\"\u003eJili Tall Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abundance-twin-handle-jun-vase-9640\"\u003eAbundance Twin Handle Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ruby-bottle-form-jun-vase-6104\"\u003eRuby Bottle Form Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wangsong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009046237460,"sku":"TL-WS-24","price":6988.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/yujing-pear-form-jun-vase-0551-source-01.webp?v=1789297497"},{"product_id":"jili-tall-jun-vase-5429","title":"Jili Tall Jun Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Jili vase (吉利瓶, “auspicious vase”) is a 38 cm Jun porcelain vase from Shenhou with a flared mouth and layered blue, violet and pale-green glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the tallest vase in the group. Detail photographs show where one glaze layer gives way to the next, and the small markings the kiln leaves at those boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKiln transmutation: why no two pieces are alike\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJun ware (钧瓷) is one of the Five Great Kilns of the Song dynasty, named alongside Ru, Guan, Ge and Ding. It is still fired at Shenhou, the kiln town in Yuzhou, Henan that has produced it for roughly a thousand years. A Jun glaze is not painted on: copper and iron oxides suspended in the glaze re-form during firing, and the colour that emerges depends on the temperature, the kiln atmosphere and where the piece happened to stand. Potters sum it up as 入窑一色，出窑万彩 — one colour goes into the kiln, ten thousand come out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is also why the piece you receive will not match the photographs exactly. In the maker’s own words, differences in colour and pattern between pieces are natural kiln transmutation (窑变), not a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePiece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e吉利瓶\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun-glazed ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGlaze\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun kiln transmutation (窑变)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eKiln \/ studio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWangsong Ancient Kiln (望嵩古窑)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShenhou, Yuzhou, Henan, China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 × 18 × 38 cm (L × W × H) (supplier-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll dimensions are the supplier’s own hand measurements and can vary by about 1 cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese instructions are translated from the maker’s own care sheet. Dust with a soft, dry cotton cloth, and use a soft brush for relief work and recessed areas. If you need a damp cloth, dry the piece immediately afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it out of damp rooms and out of direct sunlight — the maker notes that prolonged sunlight can shift Jun glaze colour. For storage, wrap the piece in cotton and keep it in a dust box somewhere dry and ventilated. Always carry it with two hands, supporting the base. Use only a mild porcelain cleaner, never a corrosive one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill the glaze look exactly like the photographs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, and it is not meant to. Jun glaze colour is created by kiln transmutation (窑变) rather than painted on, so every firing lands somewhere different. The maker states plainly that differences in colour and pattern between pieces are a natural result of the process and not a quality fault. The photographs show the piece the supplier fired; yours will be recognisably the same object in a glaze of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Jun porcelain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJun ware (钧瓷) is one of the Five Great Kilns of the Song dynasty, alongside Ru, Guan, Ge and Ding. It is defined by a thick, opalescent glaze containing copper and iron that re-forms in the kiln into blues, purples and reds. It has been fired at Shenhou in Yuzhou, Henan for roughly a thousand years, and this piece is made there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier gives it as 18 × 18 × 38 cm. These are the maker’s own hand measurements, so allow about a centimetre either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I put flowers and water in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a separate waterproof liner or a glass insert rather than filling the vessel itself. The maker sells this as a display piece and does not state that the body is watertight, and standing water can work into an unglazed foot ring over time. Dry flowers and branches need no liner at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDust with a soft dry cotton cloth and use a soft brush on relief work. If you use a damp cloth, dry the piece straight afterwards. Keep it out of damp rooms and out of direct sunlight — the maker notes prolonged sunlight can shift Jun glaze colour. Carry it with two hands, supporting the base, and store it wrapped in cotton in a dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Shenhou, Yuzhou, Henan, China. Shenhou is the kiln town in Yuzhou that Jun ware has been fired in since the Song dynasty; it is still where the kilns are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jun-porcelain-art-collectibles\"\u003eJun porcelain art \u0026amp; collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/yujing-pear-form-jun-vase-0551\"\u003eYujing Pear Form Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abundance-twin-handle-jun-vase-9640\"\u003eAbundance Twin Handle Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/violet-lotus-neck-jun-vase-5432\"\u003eViolet Lotus Mouth Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wangsong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009046270228,"sku":"TL-WS-25","price":7988.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/jili-tall-jun-vase-5429-source-01.webp?v=1789297498"},{"product_id":"abundance-twin-handle-jun-vase-9640","title":"Abundance Twin Handle Jun Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eAbundance Year After Year (年年有余) is a 34 cm Jun porcelain vase from Shenhou with curled handles, raised decorative motifs and a violet transmutation glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe violet body tapers toward a decorated foot, and a handle curls from each shoulder. 年年有余 is the New Year phrase for a surplus that carries into the next year, which is what the piece is given for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKiln transmutation: why no two pieces are alike\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJun ware (钧瓷) is one of the Five Great Kilns of the Song dynasty, named alongside Ru, Guan, Ge and Ding. It is still fired at Shenhou, the kiln town in Yuzhou, Henan that has produced it for roughly a thousand years. A Jun glaze is not painted on: copper and iron oxides suspended in the glaze re-form during firing, and the colour that emerges depends on the temperature, the kiln atmosphere and where the piece happened to stand. Potters sum it up as 入窑一色，出窑万彩 — one colour goes into the kiln, ten thousand come out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is also why the piece you receive will not match the photographs exactly. In the maker’s own words, differences in colour and pattern between pieces are natural kiln transmutation (窑变), not a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePiece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e年年有余\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun-glazed ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGlaze\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun kiln transmutation (窑变)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eKiln \/ studio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWangsong Ancient Kiln (望嵩古窑)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShenhou, Yuzhou, Henan, China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 × 18 × 34 cm (L × W × H) (supplier-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplier-stated: handmade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll dimensions are the supplier’s own hand measurements and can vary by about 1 cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese instructions are translated from the maker’s own care sheet. Dust with a soft, dry cotton cloth, and use a soft brush for relief work and recessed areas. If you need a damp cloth, dry the piece immediately afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it out of damp rooms and out of direct sunlight — the maker notes that prolonged sunlight can shift Jun glaze colour. For storage, wrap the piece in cotton and keep it in a dust box somewhere dry and ventilated. Always carry it with two hands, supporting the base. Use only a mild porcelain cleaner, never a corrosive one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill the glaze look exactly like the photographs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, and it is not meant to. Jun glaze colour is created by kiln transmutation (窑变) rather than painted on, so every firing lands somewhere different. The maker states plainly that differences in colour and pattern between pieces are a natural result of the process and not a quality fault. The photographs show the piece the supplier fired; yours will be recognisably the same object in a glaze of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Jun porcelain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJun ware (钧瓷) is one of the Five Great Kilns of the Song dynasty, alongside Ru, Guan, Ge and Ding. It is defined by a thick, opalescent glaze containing copper and iron that re-forms in the kiln into blues, purples and reds. It has been fired at Shenhou in Yuzhou, Henan for roughly a thousand years, and this piece is made there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier gives it as 28 × 18 × 34 cm. These are the maker’s own hand measurements, so allow about a centimetre either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I put flowers and water in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a separate waterproof liner or a glass insert rather than filling the vessel itself. The maker sells this as a display piece and does not state that the body is watertight, and standing water can work into an unglazed foot ring over time. Dry flowers and branches need no liner at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDust with a soft dry cotton cloth and use a soft brush on relief work. If you use a damp cloth, dry the piece straight afterwards. Keep it out of damp rooms and out of direct sunlight — the maker notes prolonged sunlight can shift Jun glaze colour. Carry it with two hands, supporting the base, and store it wrapped in cotton in a dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Shenhou, Yuzhou, Henan, China. Shenhou is the kiln town in Yuzhou that Jun ware has been fired in since the Song dynasty; it is still where the kilns are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jun-porcelain-art-collectibles\"\u003eJun porcelain art \u0026amp; collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jili-tall-jun-vase-5429\"\u003eJili Tall Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/yujing-pear-form-jun-vase-0551\"\u003eYujing Pear Form Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/auspicious-horse-jun-sculpture-2505\"\u003eAuspicious Horse Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wangsong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009046302996,"sku":"TL-WS-26","price":6988.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/abundance-twin-handle-jun-vase-9640-source-01.webp?v=1789297499"},{"product_id":"auspicious-horse-jun-sculpture-2505","title":"Auspicious Horse Jun Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Auspicious Horse (吉祥马) is a 47 cm Jun porcelain vessel from Shenhou, carrying a stylised horse in raised relief under a flowing multicoloured glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the tallest piece in the group. The glaze follows the relief and the elongated neck, so the horse reads through colour as much as through modelling. The horse is the 马到成功 motif — success on arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKiln transmutation: why no two pieces are alike\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJun ware (钧瓷) is one of the Five Great Kilns of the Song dynasty, named alongside Ru, Guan, Ge and Ding. It is still fired at Shenhou, the kiln town in Yuzhou, Henan that has produced it for roughly a thousand years. A Jun glaze is not painted on: copper and iron oxides suspended in the glaze re-form during firing, and the colour that emerges depends on the temperature, the kiln atmosphere and where the piece happened to stand. Potters sum it up as 入窑一色，出窑万彩 — one colour goes into the kiln, ten thousand come out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is also why the piece you receive will not match the photographs exactly. In the maker’s own words, differences in colour and pattern between pieces are natural kiln transmutation (窑变), not a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePiece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e吉祥马\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun-glazed ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGlaze\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun kiln transmutation (窑变)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eKiln \/ studio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWangsong Ancient Kiln (望嵩古窑)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShenhou, Yuzhou, Henan, China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 × 18 × 47 cm (L × W × H) (supplier-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplier-stated: handmade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll dimensions are the supplier’s own hand measurements and can vary by about 1 cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese instructions are translated from the maker’s own care sheet. Dust with a soft, dry cotton cloth, and use a soft brush for relief work and recessed areas. If you need a damp cloth, dry the piece immediately afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it out of damp rooms and out of direct sunlight — the maker notes that prolonged sunlight can shift Jun glaze colour. For storage, wrap the piece in cotton and keep it in a dust box somewhere dry and ventilated. Always carry it with two hands, supporting the base. Use only a mild porcelain cleaner, never a corrosive one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill the glaze look exactly like the photographs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, and it is not meant to. Jun glaze colour is created by kiln transmutation (窑变) rather than painted on, so every firing lands somewhere different. The maker states plainly that differences in colour and pattern between pieces are a natural result of the process and not a quality fault. The photographs show the piece the supplier fired; yours will be recognisably the same object in a glaze of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Jun porcelain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJun ware (钧瓷) is one of the Five Great Kilns of the Song dynasty, alongside Ru, Guan, Ge and Ding. It is defined by a thick, opalescent glaze containing copper and iron that re-forms in the kiln into blues, purples and reds. It has been fired at Shenhou in Yuzhou, Henan for roughly a thousand years, and this piece is made there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier gives it as 18 × 18 × 47 cm. These are the maker’s own hand measurements, so allow about a centimetre either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDust with a soft dry cotton cloth and use a soft brush on relief work. If you use a damp cloth, dry the piece straight afterwards. Keep it out of damp rooms and out of direct sunlight — the maker notes prolonged sunlight can shift Jun glaze colour. Carry it with two hands, supporting the base, and store it wrapped in cotton in a dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Shenhou, Yuzhou, Henan, China. Shenhou is the kiln town in Yuzhou that Jun ware has been fired in since the Song dynasty; it is still where the kilns are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jun-porcelain-art-collectibles\"\u003eJun porcelain art \u0026amp; collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/beihong-horse-jun-sculpture-7509\"\u003eBeihong Horse Jun Sculpture\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nine-color-deer-jun-sculpture-6368\"\u003eNine-Coloured Deer Jun Sculpture\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abundance-twin-handle-jun-vase-9640\"\u003eAbundance Twin Handle Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wangsong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009046335764,"sku":"TL-WS-27","price":6988.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/auspicious-horse-jun-vessel-2505-source-01.webp?v=1789297499"}],"url":"https:\/\/tealibere.com\/collections\/jun-porcelain-art-collectibles.oembed","provider":"Tealibere","version":"1.0","type":"link"}