Jian Kiln Black Glazed Porcelain

Jian Kiln Black Glazed Porcelain

　　Jian Kiln Black Glazed Porcelain: The products fired in this kiln were mainly tea bowls, hence also known as Jian ware. Depending on variations in glaze color patterns, they are divided into multiple varieties. Those displaying black-blue or light brown flowing patterns resembling hare's fur are called Hare’s Fur Glaze; those with hidden silver-gray small dots on the black glaze, resembling oil droplets on water, are called Oil Drop Glaze; those with interlinked spots of varying sizes that create colorful, shimmering reflections under sunlight from different angles are called Yao Bian (Partridge Feather) Glaze. This porcelain is a prized variety among traditional black-glazed ceramics, reaching its peak production during the Song Dynasty and standing alongside renowned kilns such as Ding, Jun, and Ge of the same era. Its shapes are exquisitely elegant and generous, featuring wide mouths, deep bases, thin rims, and thick bottoms. The body is dense, black, and lustrous, with clear patterns that exhibit a strong traditional ethnic style.