"Shu Kou" (束口), literally "contracted mouth," is one of the classic Jianzhan silhouettes from the Song dynasty. The rim curves gently inward above the body, gathering steam and aroma as you drink — a small, deliberate change in form that shapes how the tea meets the nose. The bowl stands low and open, settled and steady on the table.
The glaze is a Tian Yan (天眼, "Sky Eye") oil spot, set on a deep black ground with strong, raised silver crystals covering both the interior and the exterior. The exterior pattern is dense and full — the silver spots pack tightly across the curved wall, giving the bowl a metallic, almost scaly look when turned in the hand. Inside, the same crystals cluster toward the center, with a clear blue-green iridescence in places where the light catches the surface.
Handcrafted in Jianyang, Nanping, Fujian — historically known as Jianzhou or Jian’an — and fired at 1300°C. The bowl is dense in hand and holds heat well; its iron-rich glaze is often said to soften the taste of the tea.
| Capacity |
140 ml |
| Weight |
190 g |
| Height |
5.5 cm |
| Diameter |
9 cm |
Handmade — slight variations in size and weight are normal.
Held in hand for size reference — see photo above.
Every Jianzhan is individually photographed. The piece shown is the exact piece you will receive. Slight color variations may occur due to lighting and screen calibration.
Packaging
Each Jianzhan comes in a dedicated cloth bag — cotton-linen exterior, silk-wadding interlayer, velvet-lined interior — then securely packed for safe shipping.
Availability
Limited stock. 2–5 pieces available per design — once sold out, not restocked.
Explore the full Jianzhan collection →
