Jianzhan production process
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Making Jianzhan
The production of Jianzhan is a specialty of Jianyang District, Nanping City, Fujian Province. Its production process is relatively complicated and requires more than ten steps, including ore selection, crushing, washing, aging, clay preparation, shaping, trimming, glazing, kiln loading, firing, etc. Here are some of the production steps of Jianzhan.
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The origin of Jianzhan
Jianzhan, full name "Jianyang Jianzhan", formerly known as "Jianyao Jianzhan", is a specialty of Jianyang District, Nanping City, Fujian Province. It is a national geographical indication product of China. Its history can be traced back to the Southern Song Dynasty, when the ceramic industry in Jianyang, Fujian was very developed. The production process of Jianzhan originated from the local folk pottery. Through continuous innovation and development by generations of potters, it gradually formed a unique style and characteristics. During the Southern Song Dynasty, the production skill of Jianzhan reached its peak and became a favorite tea set for the royal family, noble, and literati at that time.
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The significance of Jianzhan in the Song Dynasty
In the Song Dynasty, Jianzhan was a very popular tea set, especially widely admired by the royal family and scholars. Jianzhan was famous for its unique shape, exquisite craftsmanship, and exquisite glaze. In the Song Dynasty, Jianzhan was regarded as an elegant art and was often used in cultural activities such as tea tasting, poetry recitation, and painting. At the same time, Jianzhan was also a symbol of status and only the royal family and nobles could own the best Jianzhan.
