{"title":"Wangsong Ancient Kiln Porcelain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWangsong Ancient Kiln (望嵩古窑) is a porcelain workshop at Shenhou in Yuzhou, Henan\u003c\/strong\u003e — the town Jun ware has been fired in since the Song dynasty. This collection holds everything Tealibere carries from that workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eJun ware is the core of it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost of these pieces are Jun ware (钧瓷): porcelain whose glaze is left to change colour in the kiln rather than being painted beforehand. Potters call the effect 窑变, kiln transmutation, and it is why no two pieces match. Browse them in \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eJun porcelain from Shenhou\u003c\/a\u003e, split into \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain\"\u003eteaware\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-art-collectibles\"\u003eart and collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe other glaze styles here\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA few cups, teapots and one tea set are finished in Ru, Ge, Guan, blue-and-white or celadon glaze styles instead. Those are Song kilns whose glazes this workshop imitates; the pieces themselves are made at Shenhou, and each listing says which style it follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlaze colour and pattern will differ from the photographs. Every listing states only the measurements and capacities the maker supplied, and says plainly where a size, a set count or a per-style price is not yet established.\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=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-art-collectibles\"\u003eJun porcelain art \u0026amp; collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/ruby-bottle-form-jun-vase-6104\"\u003eRuby Bottle Form Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/lotus-neck-jun-vase-3524\"\u003eLotus Mouth Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/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":"harmony-crab-cup-collection-1539","title":"Harmony Crab Cup Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Harmony Cup collection is a scalloped porcelain cup and saucer with a crab modelled inside the bowl, offered by the Songzhen Yaji studio at Shenhou in several different kiln glazes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe scalloped rim and the relief crab give this small 100 ml cup a single clear focal point on a tea tray. Each glaze shown on the source page is its own firing and should be treated as a separate selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Harmony Cup and the Zhou Bridge floating crab\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe maker presents the Harmony Cup (和谐杯) as a recreation of the Kaifeng “Zhou Bridge floating crab” cup (州桥浮蟹杯). A crab is modelled in relief in the bottom of the bowl, so that once tea is poured the shell appears to float just below the surface. 和谐 means harmony. In a gongfu tea setting a cup like this is the 主人杯 — the host’s own cup, kept apart from the guest cups.\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嵩珍雅集·和谐杯\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssorted ceramic glazes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGlaze\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssorted kiln glazes\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\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 100 ml (supplier-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour gift box\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. Before first use, rinse the inside of the piece with warm water to clear any kiln ash. Rinse it again soon after drinking rather than leaving tea standing in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces inside one another. Do not use a dishwasher, steel wool, or strongly acidic or alkaline cleaners; for stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner. Use a tea towel and coasters, and store the pieces apart, padded with a soft cloth, rather than knocking together in a cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapacity is about 100 ml. 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’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\u003eRinse the inside with warm water before first use to clear any kiln ash, then rinse again soon after drinking rather than letting tea stand. Wash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces. No dishwasher, no steel wool, no strong acid or alkali cleaners. For stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you have a food-contact safety certificate for it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The maker supplies this as teaware and provides brewing care instructions, but we have not been given a laboratory food-contact test report, so we are not going to claim one. If a certificate matters to you, ask us before ordering and we will request it from the kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the crab inside the cup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a crab modelled in relief in the bottom of the bowl. The maker presents the Harmony Cup (和谐杯) as a recreation of the Kaifeng “Zhou Bridge floating crab” cup (州桥浮蟹杯): once tea is poured, the shell appears to float just under the surface. It is part of the cup, not an accessory, and it cannot be removed.\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=\"\/it\/collections\/teaware\"\u003eAll teaware\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/blue-white-harmony-crab-cup-3947\"\u003eBlue \u0026amp; White Harmony Crab Cup\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/ru-harmony-crab-cup-8596\"\u003eRu Style Harmony Crab Cup\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/jun-harmony-crab-cup-4472\"\u003eJun Harmony Crab Cup\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/ge-harmony-crab-cup-1513\"\u003eGe Style Harmony Crab Cup\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/guan-harmony-crab-cup-7585\"\u003eGuan Style Harmony Crab Cup\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wangsong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009028772116,"sku":"TL-WS-02","price":498.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/harmony-crab-cup-collection-1539-source-01.webp?v=1789296540"},{"product_id":"shuiping-jun-glaze-teapot-6427","title":"Shuiping Jun Glaze Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Shuiping teapot is a 100 ml Jun porcelain gongfu pot fired at Shenhou in Yuzhou, Henan, in the turquoise-speckled transmutation glaze Jun ware is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShuiping (水平, “level”) is the classic small gongfu form: a round body, a fitted lid that sits flush, a curved handle and a short straight spout, balanced so the pot can float level in hot water. The supplier’s photographs also show the lid fit and the pierced strainer inside the spout.\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水平壶\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\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 100 ml (supplier-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 100±3 g (supplier-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGift box\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. Before first use, rinse the inside of the piece with warm water to clear any kiln ash. Rinse it again soon after drinking rather than leaving tea standing in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces inside one another. Do not use a dishwasher, steel wool, or strongly acidic or alkaline cleaners; for stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner. Use a tea towel and coasters, and store the pieces apart, padded with a soft cloth, rather than knocking together in a cupboard.\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\u003eCapacity is about 100 ml, and it weighs about 100±3 g. 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\u003eRinse the inside with warm water before first use to clear any kiln ash, then rinse again soon after drinking rather than letting tea stand. Wash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces. No dishwasher, no steel wool, no strong acid or alkali cleaners. For stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you have a food-contact safety certificate for it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The maker supplies this as teaware and provides brewing care instructions, but we have not been given a laboratory food-contact test report, so we are not going to claim one. If a certificate matters to you, ask us before ordering and we will request it from the kiln.\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=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain\"\u003eJun porcelain teaware\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/royal-wanjun-jun-teapot-8675\"\u003eRoyal Wanjun Jun Teapot\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/crimson-xishi-jun-teapot-4746\"\u003eCrimson Xishi Jun Teapot\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/crimson-square-jun-teapot-9693\"\u003eCrimson Square Jun Teapot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wangsong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009028837652,"sku":"TL-WS-03","price":851.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/shuiping-jun-glaze-teapot-6427-source-01.webp?v=1789296541"},{"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=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/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":"crimson-jun-glaze-tea-cups-3136","title":"Crimson Jun Glaze Tea Cups","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are red-glaze Jun porcelain tasting cups (品茗杯), fired so that copper in the glaze breaks into dark and warm-toned kiln markings across the wall of each cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier photographs low, medium and taller profiles, so the capacity depends on which cup is selected. The interiors are glazed, and the markings differ from cup to cup.\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 several cup profiles at different capacities and gave us one page price, not a price per size. Tell us which profile 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釉色红韵品茗杯\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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSizes offered\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow: about 100 ml, 8.5 cm rim, 4 cm high\u003cbr\u003eMedium: about 150 ml, 4.5 cm high\u003cbr\u003eTall: about 150 ml\u003cbr\u003e(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. Before first use, rinse the inside of the piece with warm water to clear any kiln ash. Rinse it again soon after drinking rather than leaving tea standing in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces inside one another. Do not use a dishwasher, steel wool, or strongly acidic or alkaline cleaners; for stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner. Use a tea towel and coasters, and store the pieces apart, padded with a soft cloth, rather than knocking together in a cupboard.\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 sizes does it come in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier lists low: about 100 ml, 8.5 cm rim, 4 cm high; medium: about 150 ml, 4.5 cm high; tall: about 150 ml. Which one ships depends on the profile you choose, so tell us before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich piece will I actually receive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier’s source page shows several cup profiles at different capacities. This listing is one cup at one price, and we have not been given per-size pricing. Tell us which profile you want when you order, or message us first and we will confirm availability and price before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the inside with warm water before first use to clear any kiln ash, then rinse again soon after drinking rather than letting tea stand. Wash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces. No dishwasher, no steel wool, no strong acid or alkali cleaners. For stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you have a food-contact safety certificate for it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The maker supplies this as teaware and provides brewing care instructions, but we have not been given a laboratory food-contact test report, so we are not going to claim one. If a certificate matters to you, ask us before ordering and we will request it from the kiln.\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=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain\"\u003eJun porcelain teaware\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/russet-kiln-glaze-tea-cups-6338\"\u003eRusset Kiln Glaze Tea Cups\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/artisan-jun-tasting-cups-0452\"\u003eArtisan Jun Tasting Cups\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wangsong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009028935956,"sku":"TL-WS-05","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/crimson-jun-glaze-tea-cups-3136-source-01.webp?v=1789296543"},{"product_id":"royal-wanjun-jun-teapot-8675","title":"Royal Wanjun Jun Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Wanjun teapot (皇世万钧壶) is a sculptural 180 ml Jun porcelain pot from Shenhou, finished in a flowing blue-purple transmutation glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body is rounded and heavily modelled, with ornamental detail carried through the handle and the lid. Close-up photographs show the glaze pooling in the modelling, the decoration on the lid, and the strainer inside the pot.\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皇世万钧壶\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\u003e14 cm long × 11 cm high (supplier-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 180 ml (supplier-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 200 g (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. Before first use, rinse the inside of the piece with warm water to clear any kiln ash. Rinse it again soon after drinking rather than leaving tea standing in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces inside one another. Do not use a dishwasher, steel wool, or strongly acidic or alkaline cleaners; for stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner. Use a tea towel and coasters, and store the pieces apart, padded with a soft cloth, rather than knocking together in a cupboard.\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 14 cm long × 11 cm high, capacity is about 180 ml, and it weighs about 200 g. 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\u003eRinse the inside with warm water before first use to clear any kiln ash, then rinse again soon after drinking rather than letting tea stand. Wash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces. No dishwasher, no steel wool, no strong acid or alkali cleaners. For stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you have a food-contact safety certificate for it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The maker supplies this as teaware and provides brewing care instructions, but we have not been given a laboratory food-contact test report, so we are not going to claim one. If a certificate matters to you, ask us before ordering and we will request it from the kiln.\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=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain\"\u003eJun porcelain teaware\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/shuiping-jun-glaze-teapot-6427\"\u003eShuiping Jun Glaze Teapot\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/crimson-xishi-jun-teapot-4746\"\u003eCrimson Xishi Jun Teapot\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/crimson-square-jun-teapot-9693\"\u003eCrimson Square Jun Teapot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wangsong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009028968724,"sku":"TL-WS-06","price":8789.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/royal-wanjun-jun-teapot-8675-source-01.webp?v=1789296543"},{"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=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-art-collectibles\"\u003eJun porcelain art \u0026amp; collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/violet-lotus-neck-jun-vase-5432\"\u003eViolet Lotus Mouth Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/crimson-long-neck-jun-vase-1243\"\u003eCrimson Long Neck Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/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":"russet-kiln-glaze-tea-cups-6338","title":"Russet Kiln Glaze Tea Cups","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are russet kiln-transmutation tasting cups in Jun porcelain, with dark interiors and warm-toned rims where the glaze thins over the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier offers four profiles rather than one identical cup, and the iron-rich red-brown glaze breaks differently on each. The rim tone comes from the glaze running thin at the edge during firing.\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 several cup profiles at different capacities and gave us one page price, not a price per size. Tell us which profile 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窑变釉品茗杯\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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSizes offered\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 200 ml, 9 cm rim, 5 cm high\u003cbr\u003eAbout 180 ml, 6.5 cm high\u003cbr\u003eAbout 150 ml, 7.5 cm rim, 6 cm high\u003cbr\u003eAbout 150 ml, 7 cm rim, 5.5 cm high\u003cbr\u003e(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. Before first use, rinse the inside of the piece with warm water to clear any kiln ash. Rinse it again soon after drinking rather than leaving tea standing in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces inside one another. Do not use a dishwasher, steel wool, or strongly acidic or alkaline cleaners; for stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner. Use a tea towel and coasters, and store the pieces apart, padded with a soft cloth, rather than knocking together in a cupboard.\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 sizes does it come in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier lists about 200 ml, 9 cm rim, 5 cm high; about 180 ml, 6.5 cm high; about 150 ml, 7.5 cm rim, 6 cm high; about 150 ml, 7 cm rim, 5.5 cm high. Which one ships depends on the profile you choose, so tell us before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich piece will I actually receive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier’s source page shows several cup profiles at different capacities. This listing is one cup at one price, and we have not been given per-size pricing. Tell us which profile you want when you order, or message us first and we will confirm availability and price before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the inside with warm water before first use to clear any kiln ash, then rinse again soon after drinking rather than letting tea stand. Wash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces. No dishwasher, no steel wool, no strong acid or alkali cleaners. For stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you have a food-contact safety certificate for it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The maker supplies this as teaware and provides brewing care instructions, but we have not been given a laboratory food-contact test report, so we are not going to claim one. If a certificate matters to you, ask us before ordering and we will request it from the kiln.\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=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain\"\u003eJun porcelain teaware\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/crimson-jun-glaze-tea-cups-3136\"\u003eCrimson Jun Glaze Tea Cups\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/artisan-jun-tasting-cups-0452\"\u003eArtisan Jun Tasting Cups\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wangsong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009034801428,"sku":"TL-WS-08","price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/russet-kiln-glaze-tea-cups-6338-source-01.webp?v=1789296888"},{"product_id":"blue-white-harmony-crab-cup-3947","title":"Blue \u0026 White Harmony Crab Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the blue-and-white (青花) Harmony Cup: a 100 ml porcelain cup and scalloped saucer painted in cobalt underglaze, with a crab modelled inside the bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue botanical brushwork runs around the inner rim, and crab decoration appears both on the saucer and inside the cup. The scalloped edge is carried through cup and saucer alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Harmony Cup and the Zhou Bridge floating crab\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe maker presents the Harmony Cup (和谐杯) as a recreation of the Kaifeng “Zhou Bridge floating crab” cup (州桥浮蟹杯). A crab is modelled in relief in the bottom of the bowl, so that once tea is poured the shell appears to float just below the surface. 和谐 means harmony. In a gongfu tea setting a cup like this is the 主人杯 — the host’s own cup, kept apart from the guest cups.\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嵩珍雅集·和谐杯 (青花)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue-and-white porcelain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGlaze\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue-and-white underglaze (青花)\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\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 100 ml (supplier-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour gift box\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. Before first use, rinse the inside of the piece with warm water to clear any kiln ash. Rinse it again soon after drinking rather than leaving tea standing in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces inside one another. Do not use a dishwasher, steel wool, or strongly acidic or alkaline cleaners; for stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner. Use a tea towel and coasters, and store the pieces apart, padded with a soft cloth, rather than knocking together in a cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapacity is about 100 ml. 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\u003eRinse the inside with warm water before first use to clear any kiln ash, then rinse again soon after drinking rather than letting tea stand. Wash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces. No dishwasher, no steel wool, no strong acid or alkali cleaners. For stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you have a food-contact safety certificate for it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The maker supplies this as teaware and provides brewing care instructions, but we have not been given a laboratory food-contact test report, so we are not going to claim one. If a certificate matters to you, ask us before ordering and we will request it from the kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the crab inside the cup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a crab modelled in relief in the bottom of the bowl. The maker presents the Harmony Cup (和谐杯) as a recreation of the Kaifeng “Zhou Bridge floating crab” cup (州桥浮蟹杯): once tea is poured, the shell appears to float just under the surface. It is part of the cup, not an accessory, and it cannot be removed.\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=\"\/it\/collections\/teaware\"\u003eAll teaware\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/ru-harmony-crab-cup-8596\"\u003eRu Style Harmony Crab Cup\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/jun-harmony-crab-cup-4472\"\u003eJun Harmony Crab Cup\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/ge-harmony-crab-cup-1513\"\u003eGe Style Harmony Crab Cup\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/guan-harmony-crab-cup-7585\"\u003eGuan Style Harmony Crab Cup\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/harmony-crab-cup-collection-1539\"\u003eHarmony Crab Cup Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wangsong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009034866964,"sku":"TL-WS-09","price":614.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/blue-white-harmony-crab-cup-3947-source-01.webp?v=1789296889"},{"product_id":"ru-harmony-crab-cup-8596","title":"Ru Style Harmony Crab Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the Ru-style (汝瓷) Harmony Cup: a 100 ml pale celadon cup and scalloped saucer with a crab modelled inside the bowl, made at Shenhou.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pale blue-green glaze is deliberately quiet, so the scalloped outline and the relief crab do the work. Ru is the Song kiln this glaze imitates; the cup itself is made at Shenhou, not at the historical Ru kiln site.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Harmony Cup and the Zhou Bridge floating crab\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe maker presents the Harmony Cup (和谐杯) as a recreation of the Kaifeng “Zhou Bridge floating crab” cup (州桥浮蟹杯). A crab is modelled in relief in the bottom of the bowl, so that once tea is poured the shell appears to float just below the surface. 和谐 means harmony. In a gongfu tea setting a cup like this is the 主人杯 — the host’s own cup, kept apart from the guest cups.\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嵩珍雅集·和谐杯 (汝瓷)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRu-style glazed ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGlaze\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRu-style glaze (汝瓷)\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\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 100 ml (supplier-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour gift box\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. Before first use, rinse the inside of the piece with warm water to clear any kiln ash. Rinse it again soon after drinking rather than leaving tea standing in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces inside one another. Do not use a dishwasher, steel wool, or strongly acidic or alkaline cleaners; for stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner. Use a tea towel and coasters, and store the pieces apart, padded with a soft cloth, rather than knocking together in a cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapacity is about 100 ml. 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\u003eRinse the inside with warm water before first use to clear any kiln ash, then rinse again soon after drinking rather than letting tea stand. Wash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces. No dishwasher, no steel wool, no strong acid or alkali cleaners. For stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you have a food-contact safety certificate for it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The maker supplies this as teaware and provides brewing care instructions, but we have not been given a laboratory food-contact test report, so we are not going to claim one. If a certificate matters to you, ask us before ordering and we will request it from the kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the crab inside the cup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a crab modelled in relief in the bottom of the bowl. The maker presents the Harmony Cup (和谐杯) as a recreation of the Kaifeng “Zhou Bridge floating crab” cup (州桥浮蟹杯): once tea is poured, the shell appears to float just under the surface. It is part of the cup, not an accessory, and it cannot be removed.\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=\"\/it\/collections\/teaware\"\u003eAll teaware\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/blue-white-harmony-crab-cup-3947\"\u003eBlue \u0026amp; White Harmony Crab Cup\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/jun-harmony-crab-cup-4472\"\u003eJun Harmony Crab Cup\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/ge-harmony-crab-cup-1513\"\u003eGe Style Harmony Crab Cup\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/guan-harmony-crab-cup-7585\"\u003eGuan Style Harmony Crab Cup\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/harmony-crab-cup-collection-1539\"\u003eHarmony Crab Cup Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wangsong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009034899732,"sku":"TL-WS-10","price":790.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/ru-harmony-crab-cup-8596-source-01.webp?v=1789296890"},{"product_id":"jun-harmony-crab-cup-4472","title":"Jun Harmony Crab Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the Jun porcelain (钧瓷) Harmony Cup: a 100 ml purple-toned cup and scalloped saucer from Shenhou, with a crab modelled inside the bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe purple transmutation glaze across the cup sits against the deeper tones of the saucer. Because the colour is made in the kiln rather than painted, the depth of purple varies from cup to cup.\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\u003eThe Harmony Cup and the Zhou Bridge floating crab\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe maker presents the Harmony Cup (和谐杯) as a recreation of the Kaifeng “Zhou Bridge floating crab” cup (州桥浮蟹杯). A crab is modelled in relief in the bottom of the bowl, so that once tea is poured the shell appears to float just below the surface. 和谐 means harmony. In a gongfu tea setting a cup like this is the 主人杯 — the host’s own cup, kept apart from the guest cups.\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嵩珍雅集·和谐杯 (钧瓷)\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\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 100 ml (supplier-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour gift box\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. Before first use, rinse the inside of the piece with warm water to clear any kiln ash. Rinse it again soon after drinking rather than leaving tea standing in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces inside one another. Do not use a dishwasher, steel wool, or strongly acidic or alkaline cleaners; for stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner. Use a tea towel and coasters, and store the pieces apart, padded with a soft cloth, rather than knocking together in a cupboard.\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\u003eCapacity is about 100 ml. 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\u003eRinse the inside with warm water before first use to clear any kiln ash, then rinse again soon after drinking rather than letting tea stand. Wash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces. No dishwasher, no steel wool, no strong acid or alkali cleaners. For stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you have a food-contact safety certificate for it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The maker supplies this as teaware and provides brewing care instructions, but we have not been given a laboratory food-contact test report, so we are not going to claim one. If a certificate matters to you, ask us before ordering and we will request it from the kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the crab inside the cup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a crab modelled in relief in the bottom of the bowl. The maker presents the Harmony Cup (和谐杯) as a recreation of the Kaifeng “Zhou Bridge floating crab” cup (州桥浮蟹杯): once tea is poured, the shell appears to float just under the surface. It is part of the cup, not an accessory, and it cannot be removed.\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=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain\"\u003eJun porcelain teaware\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/blue-white-harmony-crab-cup-3947\"\u003eBlue \u0026amp; White Harmony Crab Cup\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/ru-harmony-crab-cup-8596\"\u003eRu Style Harmony Crab Cup\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/ge-harmony-crab-cup-1513\"\u003eGe Style Harmony Crab Cup\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/guan-harmony-crab-cup-7585\"\u003eGuan Style Harmony Crab Cup\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/harmony-crab-cup-collection-1539\"\u003eHarmony Crab Cup Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wangsong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009034932500,"sku":"TL-WS-11","price":790.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/jun-harmony-crab-cup-4472-source-01.webp?v=1789296891"},{"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=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/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":"zhijie-low-profile-teapot-9354","title":"Zhijie Low Profile Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Zhijie teapot (知节壶) is a 70 ml celadon gongfu pot with a broad, flattened body and a fitted lid, finished in the maker’s Yushan green glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA low, wide profile keeps the pot stable on a tray and shortens the pour. A simple loop handle and a gently raised lid detail finish the silhouette.\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知节壶\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlazed ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGlaze\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYushan celadon glaze (雨山青釉)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eKiln \/ studio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaxian (大贤)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 70 ml (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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot listed — the supplier’s two specification images give 11 cm and 12 cm for the same pot, so we are not picking one\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. Before first use, rinse the inside of the piece with warm water to clear any kiln ash. Rinse it again soon after drinking rather than leaving tea standing in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces inside one another. Do not use a dishwasher, steel wool, or strongly acidic or alkaline cleaners; for stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner. Use a tea towel and coasters, and store the pieces apart, padded with a soft cloth, rather than knocking together in a cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapacity is about 70 ml. These are the maker’s own hand measurements, so allow about a centimetre either way. The supplier’s images give two different lengths for this pot, so we have left the length out rather than pick one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the inside with warm water before first use to clear any kiln ash, then rinse again soon after drinking rather than letting tea stand. Wash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces. No dishwasher, no steel wool, no strong acid or alkali cleaners. For stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you have a food-contact safety certificate for it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The maker supplies this as teaware and provides brewing care instructions, but we have not been given a laboratory food-contact test report, so we are not going to claim one. If a certificate matters to you, ask us before ordering and we will request it from the kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/teaware\"\u003eAll teaware\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wangsong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009040306452,"sku":"TL-WS-14","price":1008.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/zhijie-low-profile-teapot-9354-source-01.webp?v=1789297154"},{"product_id":"tianyu-relief-teapot-3981","title":"Tianyu Relief Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tianyu teapot (天驭壶) is a 150 ml green-glazed pot with hand-carved relief decoration, photographed with matching small cups of about 40–50 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaised ornamental detail is carried around the body of the pot and repeated on the cups. The supplier’s specification images give the pot as roughly 13 cm across and the cups as 7 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier does not state how many cups ship with this pot. Please message us before ordering — 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天驭壶\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlazed ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGlaze\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-carved relief decoration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eKiln \/ studio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTianyu (天馭)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 150 ml (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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePot width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 13 cm across (supplier-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCups\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 40–50 ml, about 7 cm (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. Before first use, rinse the inside of the piece with warm water to clear any kiln ash. Rinse it again soon after drinking rather than leaving tea standing in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces inside one another. Do not use a dishwasher, steel wool, or strongly acidic or alkaline cleaners; for stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner. Use a tea towel and coasters, and store the pieces apart, padded with a soft cloth, rather than knocking together in a cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapacity is about 150 ml. 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 photographs the pot together with matching cups but does not state how many cups ship with it. Message us before ordering and we will confirm the exact set contents and price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the inside with warm water before first use to clear any kiln ash, then rinse again soon after drinking rather than letting tea stand. Wash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces. No dishwasher, no steel wool, no strong acid or alkali cleaners. For stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you have a food-contact safety certificate for it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The maker supplies this as teaware and provides brewing care instructions, but we have not been given a laboratory food-contact test report, so we are not going to claim one. If a certificate matters to you, ask us before ordering and we will request it from the kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/teaware\"\u003eAll teaware\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wangsong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009040339220,"sku":"TL-WS-15","price":538.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/tianyu-relief-teapot-3981-source-01.webp?v=1789297155"},{"product_id":"ge-harmony-crab-cup-1513","title":"Ge Style Harmony Crab Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the Ge-style (哥窑) Harmony Cup: a 100 ml green crackle-glaze cup and scalloped saucer from Shenhou, with a crab modelled inside the bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA warm-toned rim frames the green crackle glaze and the relief crab inside the cup. Ge is the Song kiln whose deliberate crazed glaze this imitates; the cup itself is made at Shenhou.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Harmony Cup and the Zhou Bridge floating crab\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe maker presents the Harmony Cup (和谐杯) as a recreation of the Kaifeng “Zhou Bridge floating crab” cup (州桥浮蟹杯). A crab is modelled in relief in the bottom of the bowl, so that once tea is poured the shell appears to float just below the surface. 和谐 means harmony. In a gongfu tea setting a cup like this is the 主人杯 — the host’s own cup, kept apart from the guest cups.\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嵩珍雅集·和谐杯 (哥窑)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGe-style glazed ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGlaze\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGe-style crackle glaze (哥窑)\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\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 100 ml (supplier-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePresentation gift box\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. Before first use, rinse the inside of the piece with warm water to clear any kiln ash. Rinse it again soon after drinking rather than leaving tea standing in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces inside one another. Do not use a dishwasher, steel wool, or strongly acidic or alkaline cleaners; for stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner. Use a tea towel and coasters, and store the pieces apart, padded with a soft cloth, rather than knocking together in a cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapacity is about 100 ml. 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\u003eRinse the inside with warm water before first use to clear any kiln ash, then rinse again soon after drinking rather than letting tea stand. Wash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces. No dishwasher, no steel wool, no strong acid or alkali cleaners. For stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you have a food-contact safety certificate for it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The maker supplies this as teaware and provides brewing care instructions, but we have not been given a laboratory food-contact test report, so we are not going to claim one. If a certificate matters to you, ask us before ordering and we will request it from the kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the crab inside the cup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a crab modelled in relief in the bottom of the bowl. The maker presents the Harmony Cup (和谐杯) as a recreation of the Kaifeng “Zhou Bridge floating crab” cup (州桥浮蟹杯): once tea is poured, the shell appears to float just under the surface. It is part of the cup, not an accessory, and it cannot be removed.\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=\"\/it\/collections\/teaware\"\u003eAll teaware\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/guan-harmony-crab-cup-7585\"\u003eGuan Style Harmony Crab Cup\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/blue-white-harmony-crab-cup-3947\"\u003eBlue \u0026amp; White Harmony Crab Cup\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/ru-harmony-crab-cup-8596\"\u003eRu Style Harmony Crab Cup\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/jun-harmony-crab-cup-4472\"\u003eJun Harmony Crab Cup\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/harmony-crab-cup-collection-1539\"\u003eHarmony Crab Cup Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wangsong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009040404756,"sku":"TL-WS-16","price":790.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/ge-harmony-crab-cup-1513-source-01.webp?v=1789297155"},{"product_id":"guan-harmony-crab-cup-7585","title":"Guan Style Harmony Crab Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the Guan-style (官窑) Harmony Cup: a 100 ml pale-glazed cup and scalloped saucer from Shenhou, with a crab modelled inside the bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA restrained pale glaze and a contrasting warm rim define both cup and saucer. Guan was the Song imperial kiln this glaze refers to; the cup itself is made at Shenhou.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Harmony Cup and the Zhou Bridge floating crab\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe maker presents the Harmony Cup (和谐杯) as a recreation of the Kaifeng “Zhou Bridge floating crab” cup (州桥浮蟹杯). A crab is modelled in relief in the bottom of the bowl, so that once tea is poured the shell appears to float just below the surface. 和谐 means harmony. In a gongfu tea setting a cup like this is the 主人杯 — the host’s own cup, kept apart from the guest cups.\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嵩珍雅集·和谐杯 (官窑)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuan-style glazed ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGlaze\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuan-style glaze (官窑)\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\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 100 ml (supplier-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePresentation gift box\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. Before first use, rinse the inside of the piece with warm water to clear any kiln ash. Rinse it again soon after drinking rather than leaving tea standing in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces inside one another. Do not use a dishwasher, steel wool, or strongly acidic or alkaline cleaners; for stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner. Use a tea towel and coasters, and store the pieces apart, padded with a soft cloth, rather than knocking together in a cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapacity is about 100 ml. 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\u003eRinse the inside with warm water before first use to clear any kiln ash, then rinse again soon after drinking rather than letting tea stand. Wash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces. No dishwasher, no steel wool, no strong acid or alkali cleaners. For stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you have a food-contact safety certificate for it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The maker supplies this as teaware and provides brewing care instructions, but we have not been given a laboratory food-contact test report, so we are not going to claim one. If a certificate matters to you, ask us before ordering and we will request it from the kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the crab inside the cup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a crab modelled in relief in the bottom of the bowl. The maker presents the Harmony Cup (和谐杯) as a recreation of the Kaifeng “Zhou Bridge floating crab” cup (州桥浮蟹杯): once tea is poured, the shell appears to float just under the surface. It is part of the cup, not an accessory, and it cannot be removed.\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=\"\/it\/collections\/teaware\"\u003eAll teaware\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/ge-harmony-crab-cup-1513\"\u003eGe Style Harmony Crab Cup\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/blue-white-harmony-crab-cup-3947\"\u003eBlue \u0026amp; White Harmony Crab Cup\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/ru-harmony-crab-cup-8596\"\u003eRu Style Harmony Crab Cup\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/jun-harmony-crab-cup-4472\"\u003eJun Harmony Crab Cup\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/harmony-crab-cup-collection-1539\"\u003eHarmony Crab Cup Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wangsong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009040470292,"sku":"TL-WS-17","price":790.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/guan-harmony-crab-cup-7585-source-01.webp?v=1789297156"},{"product_id":"crimson-square-jun-teapot-9693","title":"Crimson Square Jun Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Square Jun teapot (不忘初心四方壶) is a 300 ml four-sided pot from Shenhou, in a red transmutation glaze with dark kiln markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour defined sides give it a more architectural shape than a thrown round pot, and the glaze pools along the corners where it runs thicker. A sculptural finial tops the lid. The name 不忘初心 means “do not forget why you began”.\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不忘初心四方壶\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\u003e15 cm long × 11 cm high (supplier-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 300 ml (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. Before first use, rinse the inside of the piece with warm water to clear any kiln ash. Rinse it again soon after drinking rather than leaving tea standing in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces inside one another. Do not use a dishwasher, steel wool, or strongly acidic or alkaline cleaners; for stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner. Use a tea towel and coasters, and store the pieces apart, padded with a soft cloth, rather than knocking together in a cupboard.\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 15 cm long × 11 cm high, capacity is about 300 ml. 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\u003eRinse the inside with warm water before first use to clear any kiln ash, then rinse again soon after drinking rather than letting tea stand. Wash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces. No dishwasher, no steel wool, no strong acid or alkali cleaners. For stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you have a food-contact safety certificate for it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The maker supplies this as teaware and provides brewing care instructions, but we have not been given a laboratory food-contact test report, so we are not going to claim one. If a certificate matters to you, ask us before ordering and we will request it from the kiln.\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=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain\"\u003eJun porcelain teaware\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/crimson-xishi-jun-teapot-4746\"\u003eCrimson Xishi Jun Teapot\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/shuiping-jun-glaze-teapot-6427\"\u003eShuiping Jun Glaze Teapot\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/royal-wanjun-jun-teapot-8675\"\u003eRoyal Wanjun Jun Teapot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wangsong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009043026196,"sku":"TL-WS-18","price":498.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/crimson-square-jun-teapot-9693-source-01.webp?v=1789297327"},{"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=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-art-collectibles\"\u003eJun porcelain art \u0026amp; collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/auspicious-horse-jun-sculpture-2505\"\u003eAuspicious Horse Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/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":"crimson-xishi-jun-teapot-4746","title":"Crimson Xishi Jun Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Xishi teapot (西施壶) is a 180 ml Jun porcelain gongfu pot from Shenhou in a mottled crimson transmutation glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eXishi is one of the classic gongfu pot forms — a full round body, a short spout and a small lid knob, named for the Spring and Autumn beauty. Red and dark glaze markings carry across the body and over the lid.\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西施壶\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\u003e12 cm long × 9 cm high (supplier-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 180 ml (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. Before first use, rinse the inside of the piece with warm water to clear any kiln ash. Rinse it again soon after drinking rather than leaving tea standing in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces inside one another. Do not use a dishwasher, steel wool, or strongly acidic or alkaline cleaners; for stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner. Use a tea towel and coasters, and store the pieces apart, padded with a soft cloth, rather than knocking together in a cupboard.\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 12 cm long × 9 cm high, capacity is about 180 ml. 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\u003eRinse the inside with warm water before first use to clear any kiln ash, then rinse again soon after drinking rather than letting tea stand. Wash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces. No dishwasher, no steel wool, no strong acid or alkali cleaners. For stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you have a food-contact safety certificate for it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The maker supplies this as teaware and provides brewing care instructions, but we have not been given a laboratory food-contact test report, so we are not going to claim one. If a certificate matters to you, ask us before ordering and we will request it from the kiln.\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=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain\"\u003eJun porcelain teaware\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/crimson-square-jun-teapot-9693\"\u003eCrimson Square Jun Teapot\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/shuiping-jun-glaze-teapot-6427\"\u003eShuiping Jun Glaze Teapot\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/royal-wanjun-jun-teapot-8675\"\u003eRoyal Wanjun Jun Teapot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wangsong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009043124500,"sku":"TL-WS-20","price":598.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/crimson-xishi-jun-teapot-4746-source-01.webp?v=1789297329"},{"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=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-art-collectibles\"\u003eJun porcelain art \u0026amp; collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/beihong-horse-jun-sculpture-7509\"\u003eBeihong Horse Jun Sculpture\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-art-collectibles\"\u003eJun porcelain art \u0026amp; collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/crimson-long-neck-jun-vase-1243\"\u003eCrimson Long Neck Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/lotus-neck-jun-vase-3524\"\u003eLotus Mouth Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-art-collectibles\"\u003eJun porcelain art \u0026amp; collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/lotus-neck-jun-vase-3524\"\u003eLotus Mouth Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/crimson-long-neck-jun-vase-1243\"\u003eCrimson Long Neck Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-art-collectibles\"\u003eJun porcelain art \u0026amp; collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/jili-tall-jun-vase-5429\"\u003eJili Tall Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/abundance-twin-handle-jun-vase-9640\"\u003eAbundance Twin Handle Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-art-collectibles\"\u003eJun porcelain art \u0026amp; collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/yujing-pear-form-jun-vase-0551\"\u003eYujing Pear Form Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/abundance-twin-handle-jun-vase-9640\"\u003eAbundance Twin Handle Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-art-collectibles\"\u003eJun porcelain art \u0026amp; collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/jili-tall-jun-vase-5429\"\u003eJili Tall Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/yujing-pear-form-jun-vase-0551\"\u003eYujing Pear Form Jun Vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-art-collectibles\"\u003eJun porcelain art \u0026amp; collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/beihong-horse-jun-sculpture-7509\"\u003eBeihong Horse Jun Sculpture\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/nine-color-deer-jun-sculpture-6368\"\u003eNine-Coloured Deer Jun Sculpture\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/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"},{"product_id":"zhongyuan-jun-tea-mug-set-3127","title":"Zhongyuan Jun Tea Mug Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Zhongyuan Wangsong mug set (中原望嵩杯) is a blue-purple Jun porcelain handled mug from Shenhou with a separate brewing insert and a two-part saucer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe insert drops into the mug so leaf can be lifted out when the infusion is done, which makes it workable for tea or coffee at a desk rather than only on a tea tray. Detail photographs show the perforations in the insert and the open interior of the mug.\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中原望嵩杯\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\u003e10 × 7 × 12 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. Before first use, rinse the inside of the piece with warm water to clear any kiln ash. Rinse it again soon after drinking rather than leaving tea standing in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces inside one another. Do not use a dishwasher, steel wool, or strongly acidic or alkaline cleaners; for stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner. Use a tea towel and coasters, and store the pieces apart, padded with a soft cloth, rather than knocking together in a cupboard.\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 10 × 7 × 12 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\u003eRinse the inside with warm water before first use to clear any kiln ash, then rinse again soon after drinking rather than letting tea stand. Wash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces. No dishwasher, no steel wool, no strong acid or alkali cleaners. For stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you have a food-contact safety certificate for it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The maker supplies this as teaware and provides brewing care instructions, but we have not been given a laboratory food-contact test report, so we are not going to claim one. If a certificate matters to you, ask us before ordering and we will request it from the kiln.\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=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain\"\u003eJun porcelain teaware\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/artisan-jun-tasting-cups-0452\"\u003eArtisan Jun Tasting Cups\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/jun-harmony-crab-cup-4472\"\u003eJun Harmony Crab Cup\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wangsong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009049088276,"sku":"TL-WS-28","price":598.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/zhongyuan-jun-tea-mug-set-3127-source-01.webp?v=1789297655"},{"product_id":"artisan-jun-tasting-cups-0452","title":"Artisan Jun Tasting Cups","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are small Jun porcelain tasting cups (品茗杯) from the Songzhen Yaji studio, offered in several shapes and glaze combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier photographs warm gold, red, purple and blue finishes across several cup profiles. Each combination is a separate firing, so the pairing of shape and colour is a selection rather than a fixed product.\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 several cup profiles at different capacities and gave us one page price, not a price per size. Tell us which profile 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钧瓷品茗杯\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\"\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. Before first use, rinse the inside of the piece with warm water to clear any kiln ash. Rinse it again soon after drinking rather than leaving tea standing in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces inside one another. Do not use a dishwasher, steel wool, or strongly acidic or alkaline cleaners; for stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner. Use a tea towel and coasters, and store the pieces apart, padded with a soft cloth, rather than knocking together in a cupboard.\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 cup profiles at different capacities. This listing is one cup at one price, and we have not been given per-size pricing. Tell us which profile you want when you order, or message us first and we will confirm availability and price before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the inside with warm water before first use to clear any kiln ash, then rinse again soon after drinking rather than letting tea stand. Wash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces. No dishwasher, no steel wool, no strong acid or alkali cleaners. For stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you have a food-contact safety certificate for it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The maker supplies this as teaware and provides brewing care instructions, but we have not been given a laboratory food-contact test report, so we are not going to claim one. If a certificate matters to you, ask us before ordering and we will request it from the kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain-shenhou-kiln-transmutation\"\u003eThe Jun porcelain series\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/jun-porcelain\"\u003eJun porcelain teaware\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/crimson-jun-glaze-tea-cups-3136\"\u003eCrimson Jun Glaze Tea Cups\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/russet-kiln-glaze-tea-cups-6338\"\u003eRusset Kiln Glaze Tea Cups\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/zhongyuan-jun-tea-mug-set-3127\"\u003eZhongyuan Jun Tea Mug Set\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wangsong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009049121044,"sku":"TL-WS-29","price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/artisan-jun-tasting-cups-0452-source-01.webp?v=1789297656"},{"product_id":"celadon-rose-teaware-set-2536","title":"Celadon Rose Tea Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a Ru-style celadon tea set: a sky-blue (天青) glazed teapot with rose-relief cups, carved rather than painted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoses are modelled in low relief on the cups so the pale celadon glaze pools in the carving and draws the pattern out. The supplier’s photographs show more than one teapot profile in the same pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo different teapot profiles appear in the supplier’s photographs for this set, and the stated capacity belongs to only one of them. Please message us before ordering — 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天青玫瑰茶具套装\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRu-style glazed ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGlaze\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRu-style sky-blue glaze (天青)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTeapot (tall-lid profile only)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 360 ml, 14 cm long, 13.5 cm high (supplier-stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCups\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 90 ml, 5.5 cm rim, 4 cm high (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. Before first use, rinse the inside of the piece with warm water to clear any kiln ash. Rinse it again soon after drinking rather than leaving tea standing in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces inside one another. Do not use a dishwasher, steel wool, or strongly acidic or alkaline cleaners; for stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner. Use a tea towel and coasters, and store the pieces apart, padded with a soft cloth, rather than knocking together in a cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich piece will I actually receive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo different teapot profiles appear in the supplier’s photographs for this set — a low round pot and a taller lidded pot. The figures on the specification image (a pot of about 360 ml, 14 cm long and 13.5 cm high, with cups of about 90 ml, 5.5 cm across and 4 cm high) belong to the taller pot and must not be read across to the low one. Message us before ordering and we will confirm which pot and how many cups you are getting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the inside with warm water before first use to clear any kiln ash, then rinse again soon after drinking rather than letting tea stand. Wash by hand, one piece at a time, and never stack pieces. No dishwasher, no steel wool, no strong acid or alkali cleaners. For stubborn tea staining the maker suggests a little toothpaste or a dedicated teaware cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you have a food-contact safety certificate for it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The maker supplies this as teaware and provides brewing care instructions, but we have not been given a laboratory food-contact test report, so we are not going to claim one. If a certificate matters to you, ask us before ordering and we will request it from the kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/teaware\"\u003eAll teaware\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wangsong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009049153812,"sku":"TL-WS-30","price":598.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7353\/6276\/files\/celadon-rose-tea-set-2536-source-01.webp?v=1789297656"}],"url":"https:\/\/tealibere.com\/it\/collections\/wangsong-ancient-kiln-porcelain.oembed?page=2","provider":"Tealibere","version":"1.0","type":"link"}