Jun Ware Handcrafted Black & White Kiln Transmutation Shi Piao Teapot 170ml

Product Specifications

Capacity: 100ML

Diameter: 6.5CM

Depth: 5.0CM

Material: Iron Clay & Jun Mineral Glaze

Food Safe: Yes

Packaging: Premium gift box

A Bold Ink-Wash Symphony of Monochrome Kiln Transmutation & Classic Literati Form – Jun Ware Handcrafted Black and White Shi Piao Teapot (170ml).

Elevate your Gongfu tea ceremony with the striking graphic artistry and timeless scholar-stone geometry of this Jun Ware Handcrafted Black and White Kiln Transmutation Shi Piao Teapot (170ml). Inspired by the iconic Shi Piao (Stone Ladle) silhouette, this artisan stoneware teapot showcases an extraordinary monochrome Yao Bian (kiln transmutation) glaze—where luminous pale ash-white islands are fractured by bold, charcoal-black crackle veins resembling traditional Chinese ink-wash brushwork, framed by warm bronze-brown iron accents along the rim, spout, and bridge finial.

Striking Black & White Kiln Transmutation (Yao Bian): High-fired in the historic Jun kiln tradition where contrasting mineral glazes separate and crackle organically in the fire, creating a one-of-a-kind monochromatic web pattern that can never be duplicated.

Iconic Shi Piao (Stone Ladle) Architecture: Engineered with a wide, low-center-of-gravity trapezoidal body, crisp straight cannon spout for clean laminar pouring, balanced triangular handle, and a flush-fitting lid topped with an arched bridge finial.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes the Shi Piao (Stone Ladle) shape so revered in Chinese tea culture?

A: The Shi Piao is one of the most celebrated classic teapot silhouettes in Chinese ceramic history. Its broad base provides exceptional stability and room for tea leaves to expand evenly, while its straight spout ensures a swift, drip-free pour and easy cleaning after brewing.

Q: How does the black-and-white crackle pattern form on this Jun Ware teapot?

A: Rather than being hand-drawn with ink, the dramatic black-and-white web pattern is a natural result of Yao Bian (kiln transmutation) and differential thermal contraction during high-temperature firing. As the thick opalescent pale glaze cools over a dark iron-rich underlayer, bold fissures open up organically, making every teapot a unique piece of functional art.