{"product_id":"jingdezhen-antique-style-hand-painted-wood-fired-blue-white-sancai-gaiwan-negative-space-floral-motif","title":"Jingdezhen Antique-Style Hand-Painted Wood-Fired Blue \u0026 White Sancai Gaiwan – Negative Space Floral Motif","description":"\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginating from Jingdezhen, this Sancai Gaiwan (a traditional three-piece tea vessel consisting of a lid, bowl, and saucer) features a classic \"foliate rim\" (\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 宋体;\"\u003e花口 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e- huakou) design, with edges gently undulating like blossoming petals. Breaking away from typical white-bodied porcelain, this piece is defined by its deep indigo background, presenting a visually striking inverted aesthetic. It serves as both a highly functional brewing vessel and a collectible miniature archive showcasing advanced ceramic techniques and structural order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotif \u0026amp; Technique: Panelled Composition and Negative Space Cobalt Wash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exterior is meticulously divided into symmetrical vertical panels (\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 宋体;\"\u003e分格\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e) by delicate white lines, a classical structural design that aligns perfectly with the undulating foliate rim. Within each geometric compartment rests a distinct floral spray, symbolizing boundless vitality and the blooming of a hundred flowers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe highest artistic value lies in the combination of the traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Fenshui\" (Cobalt Wash)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Negative Space\" (\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 宋体;\"\u003e留白 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e- Reverse-painted)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e techniques. Rather than outlining the flowers with cobalt lines, the artisan uses a specialized brush to apply expansive washes of blue across the background. This gradient-rich, abyss-like blue allows the pristine white porcelain body to form the floral pattern itself. The rigorous order of the panelled compartments perfectly balances the organic, soft beauty of the reverse-painted flowers, creating a profound visual tension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCraftsmanship: Traditional Pine Wood-Fired Kiln (Chai Yao)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece is fired using the most traditional wood-firing kilns (\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 宋体;\"\u003e柴窑\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e) in Jingdezhen. The unfired vessel is placed securely inside a saggar (a protective ceramic box) and fired using pure pine wood. Kiln masters rely on decades of experience, manually adding wood to control the temperature, which eventually peaks at 1300°C. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the predictable and uniform heating curves of modern gas kilns, a wood-fired kiln produces a natural, rhythmic temperature variation. During the intense heat, the volatilized oils from the pine wood interact with the porcelain glaze. This distinct reaction grants the porcelain an exceptionally antiqued, deeply lustrous, and \"oily\" finish. It is this warm, jade-like texture that makes authentic wood-fired pieces irreplaceable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Craft Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jingdezhen, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShaping Technique:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fully hand-thrown and hand-trimmed on the potter's wheel (Foliate rim shaping)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClay Body:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Premium raw ore antique-style clay (a traditional blend of porcelain stone and kaolin)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePigment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Raw ore antique-style cobalt blue pigment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fully hand-painted motifs (featuring complex Fenshui cobalt wash and reverse-painting techniques)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlaze:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Raw ore transparent glaze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBowl Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9.0 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBowl Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.4 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 120 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaucer Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaucer Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FERMATA ARCHIVE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45307602862195,"sku":null,"price":359.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/8404\/2611\/files\/FA_S04_GW09.jpg?v=1785898662","url":"https:\/\/fermata-archive.com\/zh-hans\/products\/jingdezhen-antique-style-hand-painted-wood-fired-blue-white-sancai-gaiwan-negative-space-floral-motif","provider":"FERMATA ARCHIVE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}