Leaf-Patterned Tenmoku Glaze
Leaf-Patterned Tenmoku Glaze is a type of black-glazed porcelain originating from the Jizhou Kiln of the Southern Song Dynasty. Its uniqueness lies in fusing the ash of mulberry or bodhi leaves with black glaze through high-temperature firing, forming off-white vein-like patterns. The core of this craftsmanship involves placing processed leaves on glazed ceramic bodies, which are then fired at a high temperature of approximately 1,300°C. This causes the leaf ash to blend into the glaze, creating a “leaf vein” decorative effect that stands in striking contrast to the black glaze.
Leaf-Patterned Tenmoku Glaze was exported overseas during the Song and Yuan dynasties. In the 1980s, the long-lost ancient techniques for producing it were successfully reproduced, and it has now been listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Origin and History
- Originated from the Jizhou Kiln during the Southern Song Dynasty, it was an original type of black-glazed porcelain at that time.
Craftsmanship Characteristics
- Place processed natural leaves (such as mulberry leaves or bodhi leaves) on glazed ceramic bodies.
- Fire the bodies at a high temperature of approximately 1,300°C to fuse the leaf ash with the black glaze.
- Finally, off-white vein-like patterns are formed, creating a decorative effect that contrasts sharply with the black glaze.
Cultural Value
- Was exported to Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia and other regions during the Song and Yuan dynasties.
- Some ancient pieces have been designated as national treasure-level cultural relics.
- The ancient production techniques were successfully reproduced in the 1980s.
- Was included in the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2014.
The Mug volume： 300 ml
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