Handcrafted from premium Jingdezhen kaolin clay and fired at 1300°C, this Song Dynasty style conical bowl measures 12cm in rim diameter, 3.2cm in base diameter, and 4.2cm in height, representing a masterful recreation of a Song Dynasty classic.
Superior Craftsmanship:
·Ultra-thin body comparable to cicada wings, presenting extreme firing challenges
·Deformation rate exceeds 40% during firing due to extreme thinness
·Each piece requires 3-5 test firings to achieve ideal results
·Demands exceptionally high-quality materials; any slight flaw leads to rejection
·Firing difficulty increases exponentially with body thinness, resulting in very low yield rates
·Production requires master craftsmen with decades of experience
Rarity Value:
Ultra-thin body demands exceptional skill; very few artisans can achieve this level
Strict selection process with rejection rates over 70%
Ice-crack patterns require perfect control of glaze thickness and cooling rate
Entirely handcrafted, impossible for mass production, extremely limited quantity
Artistic Features:
Paper-thin body with translucent glaze for tea appreciation
Natural ice-crack patterns resembling glacier formations
Crystal-clear glaze with unique glass-like quality
Form follows Song Dynasty aesthetics with perfect wide-mouth tapering
Practical Value:
Thin body allows tea to reach optimal drinking temperature quickly
Sloped walls facilitate natural tea flow into mouth, superior drinking experience
Ice-crack patterns develop unique tea stains over time, gaining character with use
Wide mouth design aids in observing tea color and brewing timing
Value Proposition:
The price reflects this bowl’s rarity, technical difficulty, and cultural significance. It’s not merely a tea vessel but an art piece embodying exceptional craftsmanship and millennial heritage. For true connoisseurs of tea and porcelain, this price represents fair recognition of superior artistry.
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