Leaf-Inlaid Tenmoku Glaze—- Leaf Mug 1

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 Mug volume :  300 ml