Leaf-Patterned Tenmoku Glaze Leaf-Patterned Tenmoku Glaze is a type of black-glazed porcelain originating from the Jizhou Kiln of the Southern Song Dynasty. Its uniqueness lies in fusing the ash of mulberry or bodhi leaves with black glaze through high-temperature firing, forming off-white vein-like patterns. The core of this craftsmanship involves placing processed leaves on glazed ceramic bodies, which are then fired at a high temperature of approximately 1,300°C. This causes the leaf ash to blend into the glaze, creating a “leaf vein” decorative effect that stands in striking contrast to the black glaze. Leaf-Patterned Tenmoku Glaze was exported overseas during the Song and Yuan dynasties. In the 1980s, the long-lost ancient techniques for producing it were successfully reproduced, and it has now been listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage. Origin and History Originated from the Jizhou Kiln during the Southern Song Dynasty, it was an original type of black-glazed porcelain at that time. Craftsmanship Characteristics Place processed natural leaves (such as mulberry leaves or bodhi leaves) on glazed ceramic bodies. Fire the bodies at a high temperature of approximately 1,300°C to fuse the leaf ash with the black glaze. Finally, off-white vein-like patterns are formed, creating a decorative effect that contrasts sharply with the black glaze. Cultural Value Was exported to Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia and other regions during the Song and Yuan dynasties. Some ancient pieces have been designated as national treasure-level cultural relics. The ancient production techniques were successfully reproduced in the 1980s. Was included in the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2014. The Mug volume： 300 ml
