Iris – Tenmoku Jianzhan Tea Cup, Dark Iron Glaze with Tadpole Patterns

Texture & Material
As the glaze flows and drips in the kiln’s heat, iris-like silver patterns emerge across a dark iron surface—silent traces of nature’s power. The heavy clay body grounds this quiet beauty, while the subtle shimmer of the glaze reflects a calm gaze that invites quiet reflection.

The Alchemy of Creation
At over 1300°C, the glaze softens and flows, allowing iron crystals to align along uneven paths, forming delicate silver-grey tadpole trails. This restrained play of movement and stillness gives the Iris Tenmoku cup its meditative presence.

Perfect Pairings
• Aged Pu-erh or black tea
• Tieguanyin, oolong
• Dark chocolate or roasted seeds

Specifications
Diameter: 9 cm
Capacity: 110 ml
Height: 7 cm

Care: Hand-wash only; avoid extreme temperature changes

Note: Each cup is unique—some reveal denser silver traces, others more fluid iris-like trails.