Jun Ware "Qin Quan" Teapot in Pine-Green Celadon 210ml

Capacity: 210ml( 7.39oz)

Diameter: 13.0cm

Height: 10.0cm

Material: Incense-Ash Clay

Food Safe: Yes

Packaging: Premium gift box

Born from the legendary kilns of Shenhou Town, Yuzhou, Henan—the historic heartland of Jun ware production—this teapot carries forward a ceramic legacy that has endured for over a thousand years. As one of China's Five Great Kilns of the Song dynasty, Jun ware is celebrated for its spontaneous kiln transformations, where copper and iron oxides interact with flame to create colors that no brush could ever paint. The glazing and firing techniques perfected in Shenhou's kilns have been passed down through generations, each piece a unique record of fire's alchemy.

Glaze: The Night Sky Captured in Clay

The exterior of this "Qin Quan" teapot is adorned with a mesmerizing kiln-transformed glaze in pine-green with distinct blue undertones—a color reminiscent of ancient jade washed by mountain streams. What makes this piece truly extraordinary is the carbon-crystallized speckling that dots its surface like distant stars scattered across a twilight sky. These natural formations occur during the reduction firing process, when carbon compounds interact with the glaze chemistry at precisely controlled temperatures, creating patterns that are entirely spontaneous and unrepeatable.

Body: The Honesty of Unglazed Clay

The interior of the teapot is left unglazed, revealing the natural incense-ash grey body of Jun clay. This exposed surface allows the clay to breathe and interact with the tea during brewing, gradually developing a rich patina over years of dedicated use. The contrast between the luminous star-scattered exterior and the raw, earthy interior embodies the Jun ware philosophy—where refinement meets authenticity, and the hand of nature is never hidden.

Form: The Authoritative "Qin Quan" Silhouette

Named after the standard weights of the Qin dynasty—the first unified empire of China—the Qin Quan shape symbolizes authority, stability, and balanced measure. Unlike the soft curves of the Xishi form, the Qin Quan teapot features a straight, upright body that tapers slightly toward the base, a broad, stable shoulder, and a short, powerful spout. The handle is firm and well-proportioned, offering a confident grip. Where Xishi is graceful and feminine, Qin Quan is dignified and commanding—a vessel that embodies the weight of history and the precision of ancient governance.

This piece is semi-handmade, combining traditional craftsmanship with precision finishing to achieve the iconic silhouette: a straight-walled body with a gently rounded bottom, a short curved spout, and a smoothly arched handle that balances perfectly in the hand. The form embodies quiet authority while remaining wholly functional—a vessel as meaningful to hold as it is to behold.

Function: Thoughtful Tea Brewing

Designed with the Gongfu tea practitioner in mind, the teapot features an internal ball-shaped strainer with multiple fine holes, ensuring a clean, sediment-free pour while allowing tea liquor to flow freely. The carefully engineered spout delivers a smooth, controlled stream without dripping—essential for the precise pouring required in traditional tea ceremony.

Ideal for:

Oolong teas (especially rock teas and Dan Cong)

Aged pu-erh (both raw and ripe)

Fine black teas requiring careful temperature control