{"product_id":"firmament-dragon-kiln-wood-fired-oil-spot-jian-zhan-130ml-fim-2508-20-19","title":"Firmament - Dragon Kiln Wood-Fired Oil-spot Jian Zhan (130ml) (FIM 2508-20-19)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDefined by a thick-bodied base and a shallow bowl form, this piece exhibits a high-fired granular clay texture—often referred to as a “heat-blistered” clay body—formed under exceptionally high firing temperatures. The dense clay body gives the piece a pronounced weight in hand, reflecting its high iron content and firing intensity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirmament is The Phoenix Kiln’s exclusive dragon-kiln wood-fired oil-spot Jian Zhan series. Developed through long-term collaboration with the artist’s studio, the series explores how classic oil-spot crystallization forms under authentic wood-firing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this piece, the thick clay body and shallow profile concentrate heat more directly during firing, bringing the material close to its thermal limit. The resulting granular surface is a natural outcome of extreme kiln conditions, rather than a controlled or repeatable effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin a traditional dragon kiln, temperature distribution, flame movement, and kiln position vary across chambers, influencing how iron crystals develop within the glaze. This produces natural variation in oil-spot density, scale, and depth—an inherent characteristic of true wood-fired Jian Zhan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade in Shuiji Town, Jianyang, Fujian, using local iron-rich clay and traditional mineral glazes, each piece reflects the interaction between iron, flame, and kiln atmosphere during high-temperature dragon-kiln firing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Kiln Type: Partitioned dragon kiln, wood-fired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Firing Temperature: Approximately 1350 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Firing Cycle: Approximately 20 days preparation, 3 days firing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Kiln Atmosphere: Alternating oxidation and reduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Forming Method: Fully hand-thrown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Trimming Method: Fully hand-trimmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Clay Source: Native clay from Shuiji Town, Jianyang, Fujian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Clay Iron Content: \u0026gt;10%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Glaze Type: Iron-based mineral glaze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Glaze Source: Native mineral glaze from Shuiji Town, Jianyang, Fujian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Glaze Crystallization Depth: Surface crystallization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Glaze Category: Oil-spot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Work Attribute: Individually numbered work, exclusive limited release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Origin: Shuiji Town, Jianyang, Fujian, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Diameter: 10.1 cm (3.98 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Height: 5.9 cm (2.32 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Capacity: 130 ml (4.4 fl oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Weight: 320 g (11.3 oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Capacity measured close to the rim; for use, fill about 70% full.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – All measurements are taken by hand; slight variation may occur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Rosewood Collector’s Box with Concealed Mechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Double-Layer Cotton Tea Towel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Collector’s Brochure with Certificate — artisan-signed, sealed, and individually numbered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Care Instruction Card \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Disposable LED Mini Light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Phoenix Kiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45521536581734,"sku":null,"price":760.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/0713\/3542\/files\/95E5368B-A6CD-45EB-B016-3802519103DA.jpg?v=1776492173","url":"https:\/\/fdpfqp-1t.myshopify.com\/products\/firmament-dragon-kiln-wood-fired-oil-spot-jian-zhan-130ml-fim-2508-20-19","provider":"The Phoenix Kiln","version":"1.0","type":"link"}