JianZhan "peacock" ceramic teapot

A marvel of Chinese pottery, here the JianZhan. A ceramic teapot in the colors of the peacock, changing reflections, enamel with a crystalline texture, moire patterns and crystal flowers. A real pleasure for the eyes and the senses. It seems that the tea water is improved by the ionic action of the components of this ceramic.

The shape of the first model recalls that of a rhinoceros, the second model is simply a yokode, Japanese teapot with a side handle. The third model kept its traditional Chinese shape. 

The clay-based glaze with a high iron content and vegetable ash, subjected to very high temperatures, undergoes extraordinary changes, crystallization. JianZhan was one of the representatives of the most famous black porcelain of the Song dynasties in China.

Note: the interior of the teapot has kept the initial smooth appearance of the porcelain.

Origin : Fujian Dehua