These kilns are a great example of "Absolute Craftsmanship". Each kiln had its own "personality".

Whether hosting a tea session at home or in the office, these cups are the ideal choice. They serve as both functional tools and elegant decor for any setting, standing as timeless symbols of Chinese culture.

Material: Ceramic

What's in the box:
~ Ru ware cup *1
~ Ge ware cup *1
~ Guan ware cup *1
~ Ding ware cup *1
~ Jun ware cup *1
~ Gift box *1

The Five Famous Kilns of the Song Dynasty
Ru Kiln (汝窑 - Rǔ Yáo)

• Famous for its "sky-blue" (天青色) glaze and "cicada-wing" crackle. It is the rarest of the five, often described as having a glaze "like the blue of the sky after rain".

Guan Kiln (官窑 - Guān Yáo)

• Description: Produced specifically for the imperial court. It is known for its "purple mouth and iron foot" (紫口铁足) and deep, intentional crackle patterns.

Ge Kiln (哥窑 - Gē Yáo)

• Description: Famous for its distinctive "gold thread and iron wire" (金丝铁线) crackle—a mix of large black cracks and smaller golden ones.

Ding Kiln (定窑 - Dìng Yáo)

• Description: Known for its exquisite white porcelain and fluid, carved, or incised patterns. Unlike the others, it was often fired upside down, leaving an unglazed rim that was frequently covered with gold or silver.

Jun Kiln (钧窑 - Jūn Yáo)

• Description: Renowned for its "opalescent" glazes that transition from sky blue to splashes of rose purple. The phrase "Entering the kiln with one color, emerging with a thousand" (入窑一色，出窑万彩) captures its unpredictable beauty.