Jun Ware Charcoal-Fired Monkey King Turquoise-Green Crystalline Glaze Handcrafted Master Teacup 100ml

Product Specifications

Capacity: 100ML

Diameter: 6.5CM

Depth: 5.0CM

Material: Iron Clay & Jun Mineral Glaze

Food Safe: Yes

Packaging: Premium gift box

A Legendary Tribute to Mythology & Charcoal-Fired Kiln Transmutation – Jun Ware Monkey King Turquoise-Green Crystalline Master Cup.

Elevate your Gongfu tea meditation with the bold sculptural artistry and vibrant Yao Bian (kiln transmutation) chemistry of this Jun Ware Charcoal-Fired Monkey King Turquoise-Green Crystalline Glaze Teacup. Handcrafted in the historic Jun porcelain tradition, this full-bellied master tasting cup showcases a relief-carved portrait of the iconic Monkey King (Sun Wukong) surrounded by swirling auspicious clouds, brought to life through high-temperature charcoal firing where luminous turquoise-green crystalline glazes pool around rich copper-crimson accents.

Sculpted Relief-Carved Monkey King (Sun Wukong) Artistry: Masterfully carved exterior depicts the fierce, heroic visage of the Monkey King framed by dynamic cloud scrolls, creating striking three-dimensional depth as glaze pools in every contour.

Charcoal-Fired Turquoise-Green & Copper-Red Kiln Transmutation: Fired in a traditional charcoal reduction atmosphere, trace copper minerals transform unpredictably into a lustrous jade-turquoise crystalline exterior contrasted by a deep crimson-red interior and iron-rust rim lines.

Aroma-Locking Inward-Rimmed Silhouette: Thick, curved stoneware walls and a gently tapered mouth concentrate high-mountain floral aromas and maintain ideal brewing warmth for Roasted Oolongs, Aged Pu-erh, and Black Teas.

One-of-a-Kind Collectible Craftsmanship: Because charcoal-fired kiln transmutation responds organically to flame and temperature shifts, no two teacups share the exact same crystalline depth or copper-red veining.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes "Charcoal-Fired" (Tan Shao) Jun Ware different from standard electric or gas kiln ceramics?

A: Charcoal firing creates a highly active reduction atmosphere inside the kiln. Burning charcoal interacts directly with copper and iron minerals in the thick Jun glaze, producing deeper turquoise-green crystalline crystallization, dramatic copper-red accents in carved recesses, and a richer, more tactile luster than standard kilns can achieve.

Q: What does the Monkey King (Sun Wukong) motif symbolize in Chinese culture?

A: The Monkey King (Sun Wukong), hero of the classic epic Journey to the West, symbolizes courage, wisdom, indomitable spirit, and protection against adversity—making this handcrafted master cup an inspiring personal companion or meaningful gift for leaders and collectors.