Firmament – Dragon Kiln Wood-Fired Oil-spot Jian Zhan Masterpiece (120ml) (FIM 2507-16-16)

Firmament 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 traditional oil-spot crystallization evolves under authentic wood-firing conditions.

This Magnolia-form masterpiece presents a rare large-scale radial oil-spot structure formed during prolonged dragon-kiln firing. Elongated silver crystals extend outward in layered rings, while subtle blue-silver kiln transformation appears beneath portions of the crystalline field. The combination of broad crystal development, concentric depth, and stable symmetry is especially difficult to achieve in wood-fired oil-spot Jian Zhan.

Within a traditional dragon kiln, flame movement, temperature variation, ash interaction, and kiln position continuously influence how iron crystals separate and expand within the glaze. As a result, each piece develops naturally unique oil-spot density, scale, and crystallization depth.

The Magnolia form itself has a relatively low success rate in high-temperature dragon-kiln firing, making well-balanced examples especially difficult to achieve.

Handmade in Shuiji Town, Jianyang, Fujian, using local iron-rich clay and traditional mineral glazes.

Technical Specifications

• Kiln Type: Compartmented dragon kiln, wood-fired

• Firing Temperature: Approximately 1350 °C

• Firing Cycle: Approximately 20 days preparation, 3 days firing

• Firing Atmosphere: Alternating oxidation–reduction atmosphere

• Forming Method: Fully hand-thrown

• Trimming Method: Fully hand-trimmed

• Clay Source: Shuiji Town, Jianyang, Fujian

• Clay Iron Content: >10%

• Glaze Type: Iron-based mineral glaze

• Glaze Source: Native mineral glaze from Shuiji Town, Jianyang, Fujian

• Crystallization Depth: Surface crystallization

• Glaze Category: Oil-spot glaze

• Work Attribute: Individually numbered work, exclusive limited release

• Origin: Shuiji Town, Jianyang, Fujian, China

Details

• Diameter: 8.9 cm (3.5 in)

• Height: 5.4 cm (2.1 in)

• Capacity: 120 ml (4.1 fl oz)

• Weight: 180 g (6.3 oz)

• Note:

 – Capacity measured close to the rim; for use, fill about 70% full.

 – Dimensions and weight are measured by hand; slight variation may occur.

In the Box

• Rosewood Collector’s Box with Concealed Mechanism

• Linen Cup Pouch

• Double-Layer Cotton Tea Towel

• Collector’s Brochure with Certificate — artisan-signed, sealed, and individually numbered

• Care Instruction Card

• Disposable LED Mini Light