WHAT IS A TOP QUALITY JIANZHAN LIKE?
As an artistic teacup, Jianzhan aligns well with modern aesthetics, making it highly popular. Once introduced to Jianzhan, many people seek a deeper understanding of its unique qualities. Jianzhan can range from basic to top-quality, and to appreciate and identify the finest examples, consider the following criteria:
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Tu Hao Jianzhan: This type is characterized by a deep blackish-green base color with smooth, silky stripes. To be classified as top-quality, the stripes must be evenly spaced, perfectly aligned, and display a flawless glaze color. The contrast between the glaze and the stripes should be balanced, creating an overall sense of smooth beauty. Only when these standards are met can it be regarded as top-tier.
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You Di Jianzhan: Known for its oil-drop pattern, You Di Jianzhan achieves top-quality status when the oil-drop markings have clear, well-defined borders on a blackish-green background, avoiding any blurriness. The drops should be round and uniform in size, evenly distributed without being too sparse or dense. Additionally, the most challenging requirement is that the size of the markings should be proportional to the size of the cup itself, creating a harmonious visual effect.
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Jin Si Diao Hu Lu Jianzhan: This style combines features of both Tu Hao and You Di Jianzhan. To reach top-quality status, it must meet the highest standards of both styles: silky Tu Hao stripes and large, evenly spaced oil-drop patterns. The background should be a harmonious blackish-green, with the markings and stripes enhancing each other to create a rich sense of texture and depth.
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Yi Hao Jianzhan: This is a collective term for other Jianzhan styles, distinguished by their unique markings. For instance, the fly-wing patterns should have non-overlapping, clear grid lines with a misty transparency, allowing the background color to subtly show through, creating an effect similar to cicada wings. Snake-skin patterns should resemble well-arranged, layered scales, while Yao Bian Jianzhan should radiate outward in a halo-like pattern, creating an impressive visual impact.
In general, each style of Jianzhan has its own top-quality criteria. When appreciating Jianzhan, these standards can serve as a guide to determine if a piece meets the highest quality levels.
