As one of the representatives in the history of Chinese ceramics, Jianzhan teacups have a very long history. In today's market, Jianzhan teacups are not cheap, so many enthusiasts are thinking about buying a Jianzhan teacup with collection value. However, for those who are just starting to get in touch with Jianzhan teacups, they may not know how to start. Actually, it is not difficult to pick out a Jianzhan teacup with collection value. You just need to consider five aspects: appearance, glaze color, Jianzhan kiln, size, and craftsmanship. If these five aspects meet the requirements, then this Jianzhan teacup is worth collecting.

1. Appearance

The collection value of a Jianzhan teacup primarily depends on its appearance. A Jianzhan teacup with good appearance is perfect in both color and shape. On the contrary, a Jianzhan teacup with poor appearance may have many defects in color or shape, such as incorrect color, mottled or grayish yellow, or defects in shape like deformation or cracking. Therefore, when purchasing a Jianzhan teacup, you should pay attention to observe whether the glaze color is uniform, whether there are bubbles or impurities, and whether the shape is perfect.

2. Glaze Color

The glaze color of Jianzhan teacups is very rich, ranging from the simplest black glaze Jianzhan to the black obsidian glaze Jianzhan, and then to Jianzhan with diverse patterns, such as rabbit hair Jianzhan, oil spot Jianzhan, and yaobian Jianzhan. These are the most classic glaze colors of Jianzhan teacups, and each glaze color has its unique characteristics. If you want to pick out a Jianzhan teacup with collection value, you need to choose the glaze color you like.

The glaze colors of Jianzhan teacups are very diverse, and each has its unique characteristics and charm. If we classify them solely based on the difficulty of firing, the oil spot pattern is the most difficult to produce, so it is the most precious. However, in today's society, although the oil spot pattern is precious, with the popularization of Jianzhan culture, some enthusiasts can easily replicate the oil spot pattern. Therefore, some imitation oil spot Jianzhan teacups also have a certain collection value.

3. Jianzhan Kiln

The firing of Jianzhan teacups requires the use of Jian kilns. The biggest feature of Jian kilns is that the firing temperature is not high. The quality of Jianzhan teacups is closely related to the kiln. Therefore, to pick out a Jianzhan teacup with collection value, you need to choose the kiln. Generally speaking, the firing temperature of Jianzhan teacups is around 1300 degrees, and the temperature after firing does not exceed 1350 degrees. Too high or too low temperatures will affect the quality of Jianzhan teacups.

Of course, Jianzhan teacups fired in ordinary kilns also have good quality. However, Jianzhan teacups fired in high-quality kilns will definitely have better quality.

4. Size

For Jianzhan teacups, size is also very important. Many enthusiasts tend to overlook this issue when purchasing Jianzhan teacups. In fact, the size of Jianzhan teacups is also very important. Generally speaking, small-sized Jianzhan teacups have more collection value than large-sized ones. This is because although small-sized Jianzhan teacups are cheaper, they are very rare. Large-sized Jianzhan teacups tend to be more expensive, and nowadays, there are not many small-sized Jianzhan teacups on the market, so large-sized Jianzhan teacups have more collection value. Of course, large-sized Jianzhan teacups may also have defects and shortcomings in craftsmanship.

5. Craftsmanship

This aspect is not too important for ordinary enthusiasts, but it is crucial for those who truly appreciate Jianzhan teacups. This is because the craftsmanship of Jianzhan teacups is closely related to their firing process. If the firing process is not good, then the quality of the Jianzhan teacup will not be good.

Therefore, when selecting a Jianzhan teacup, you must observe whether the firing craftsmanship is up to standard and whether there are any defects.