Kungfuyang Jun Ware Horse-Shoe Shape Gaiwan 120ml
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Bring focused detail to your tea practice with Jun Ware Horse-Shoe Shape Gaiwan 120ml, selected by Kungfuyang for gongfu tea and daily rituals.
Product Highlights
- Gaiwan selected for gongfu tea and daily rituals
- Distinctive kiln-change glaze
- Capacity: 120ml
Materials & Craft
The source listing identifies Chinese porcelain. Its kiln-change glaze gives this gaiwan a distinct visual and tactile character.
Small variations in tone, glaze, texture, brushwork, or dimensions can occur in craft-led pieces and are part of their individual character.
Product Details
Product Specifications
Capacity: 120ml
Diameter: 9.7cm
Height: 5.5cm
Material: White Clay & Jun Mineral Glaze
Food Safe: Yes
Packaging: Premium gift box
Born in the kilns of Shenhou during the Song dynasty, Jun ware stands among China’s Five Great Kilns—celebrated not for painted decoration, but for the alchemy of fire and mineral. Its defining motto, “one color enters the kiln; ten thousand colors emerge,” speaks of a process where copper and iron oxides, fired above 1300°C, interact with the kiln’s atmosphere in ways no hand can fully control. Each piece emerges as a unique record of flame, chemistry, and chance—a philosophy that turns ceramic into cosmic art.
Honoring this tradition, the Horseshoe-Shaped Lidded Bowl carries Jun ware’s spirit into a form made for tea. Named for its gently rounded, stable base that echoes the curve of a horse’s hoof, the bowl sits with quiet poise on the tea mat. Its wide opening welcomes leaves and steam, while the fitted lid seals in aroma and warmth.
But it is the glaze that tells the kiln’s story. Flowing over the porcelain-like body are hues of lavender, oxblood, and slate blue—colors that melt into one another like dusk settling over mountains. Here and there, a subtle kiln change reveals a blush of copper red or a streak of iron grey, as if the fire paused to leave a brushstroke of its own.
Fully handmade in Shenhou, Henan, using local clay and ash glaze, the bowl is fired in a kiln under reduction atmosphere. No two are alike; each bears its own balance of color, texture, and weight—a small universe held in the hands.
Ideal for oolong, dark tea, or aged pu-erh, its thick walls retain heat steadily, while the unglazed rim offers a tactile contrast to the glossy interior. Over time, tea will soften the surface, deepening its character with memory and use.
Ideal For
This gaiwan is suited to gongfu tea and daily rituals, personal collections, and thoughtful gifting where appropriate.
Care Instructions
Hand wash gently with warm water unless the original specifications state otherwise. Avoid abrasive cleaners and sudden temperature changes, then dry completely before storage.
About Kungfuyang
Kungfuyang is dedicated to Chinese tea culture, bringing together expressive teaware, practical accessories, and distinctive teas for unhurried daily rituals. We focus on clear product details, thoughtful presentation, and pieces that help people build a personal tea practice.
Shipping & Packaging
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FAQ
What is included?
The included pieces, capacity, dimensions, and finish are defined by the selected variant and the preserved product specifications.
Will every piece look exactly the same?
Small variations in tone, glaze, texture, brushwork, or dimensions can occur in craft-led pieces and are part of their individual character.
How should I care for it?
Hand wash gently with warm water unless the original specifications state otherwise. Avoid abrasive cleaners and sudden temperature changes, then dry completely before storage.