Hundred Flowers

【One Flower, One World: The Birth Story of “Hundred Flowers”】

The charm of Jianzhan lies in the co-creation between humanity and the forces of nature. When the unglazed body, coated with a rare iron-based glaze, is sent into a 1300°C high-temperature kiln, the flames become the most magical paintbrush. This “Hundred Flowers” bowl has undergone incredible kiln transformations: the silver-blue crystals did not scatter into ordinary dots, but as if infused with life, sprouted dense, slender textures from the center outward. Viewed directly from above, it resembles a blue lotus blooming quietly in the deep sea, or a brilliant firework in the night sky. On the outer wall of the bowl, these feather-like, dynamic patterns also cascade down, intertwining with the profound background color, spreading all the way to the rustic, unglazed foot. It is not just a tea vessel, but a concrete expression of Eastern philosophy—in the quiet moment of tea tasting, one can see the vast universe within a cup.

【A Dialogue with the Song Dynasty: The Minimalist and Ultimate Tea Ceremony Aesthetics】

If you are learning about Jianzhan for the first time, this “Hundred Flowers” will be an excellent starting point for exploring the tea ceremony culture of the Chinese Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD). Unlike complex and ornate painted porcelain, people of the Song Dynasty revered the simple and elegant beauty of “ultimate simplicity.” They integrated the changes of nature into their tea wares, and thus Jianzhan was born. These heavy, profound black-glazed tea bowls with natural crystallizations were once exclusive items for the Song Dynasty royal court, and they remain the supreme treasures revered by modern tea ceremony aesthetics. Drinking tea with a Jianzhan allows you to experience not only the taste of the tea but also a cultural resonance that spans a millennium.

 【Handcrafted Ingenuity and the Beauty of the Vessel】

• An Absolutely Unique Masterpiece: Insisting on pure hand-throwing and rejecting industrial molds. Due to the subtle differences in temperature and atmosphere within the kiln, the crystallization form of every “Hundred Flowers” bowl is unique. What you receive is a peerless work of art created exclusively for you.

• Classic “Shukou” Shape: The rim of the bowl curves slightly inward, forming an elegant arc. This scientific design originating from the Song Dynasty not only prevents the tea from spilling when sipping or swirling but also allows the tea’s aroma to gather better within the bowl.

• Warm and Grounded Tactile Feel: The substantial weight of 300g and the rare iron body bestow it with excellent texture and heat retention. The raw mineral iron-based glaze softens the water while bringing you a smoother, sweeter tea-tasting experience.

【Detailed Product Specifications】

• Original Name: Hundred Flowers Bowl

• Shape: Shukou (Classic anti-spill and aroma-gathering design)

• Glaze/Pattern:  Oil Drop (Featuring unique deep blue radial petal crystallizations)

• Dimensions: Length 10 cm / Width 10 cm / Height 4.5 cm

• Volume/Weight: 450 cm³ / 300 g

• Materials: Rare iron-based raw mineral glaze

• Craftsmanship:  100% Handmade, high-temperature kiln-transformed unique piece