Kungfuyang Longquan Celadon Ge Kiln "Golden Threads and Iron Lines" Teapot
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Bring focused detail to your tea practice with Longquan Celadon Ge Kiln "Golden Threads and Iron Lines" Teapot, selected by Kungfuyang for gongfu tea and daily rituals.
Product Highlights
- Teapot selected for gongfu tea and daily rituals
- Distinctive crackle-glaze texture
- Capacity: 130ml
Materials & Craft
The source listing identifies Longquan celadon. Its crackle-glaze texture gives this teapot 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: 130ml
Diameter:12.0cm
Height: 8.0cm
Material: Longquan Iron Clay
Food Safe: Yes
Packaging: Premium gift box
Longquan Kiln products are known for their classic simplicity and dignified forms, adorned with an elegant glaze. Ge Kiln ware, in particular, features a thin yet durable body and a richly layered glaze that displays an intricate, ever-varying network of crackle patterns.
The clay composition used in Longquan celadon is especially critical, containing a high proportion of quartz along with minerals such as kaolinite and mica.
With origins dating back 1,700 years, Longquan Celadon flourished during the Northern Song Dynasty and peaked in the Southern Song. It is recognized as one of China's "Five Great Kilns" of classical ceramics.
How are the "Golden Threads and Iron Lines" of Ge Kiln formed?
The differing thermal expansion coefficients of the ceramic body and the glaze layer cause the glaze to crack during the cooling phase after firing, resulting in an intricate network of cracks of varying sizes. Initially, these cracks are colorless. However, Ge Kiln ware typically undergoes a specialized process where, in the later stages of firing, the pieces are immersed in an iron-rich solution or cooled in an iron-ion-enriched environment. The iron ions penetrate the cracks, oxidize upon exposure to air, and form iron oxides, creating the dark brown or black patterns known as "Iron Lines."
The "Golden Threads" develop later. After the ware is removed from the kiln, over years or even decades of use and storage, fine cracks gradually accumulate dust, moisture, and other impurities from the air. These substances slowly oxidize and age, eventually forming the golden-brown patterns known as "Golden Threads."
Ideal For
This teapot 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.
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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.