Biography

Tong Xianliang (童贤亮) is associated with Nanshan Village in Shuiji, Jianyang, within the historic Jian-kiln region. A 2019 report on traditional wood-fired Jian Zhan identifies him as the village head of Nanshan and records his knowledge of the archaeological material and historic firing practices preserved around the Jian kiln area.

Jian-Kiln Heritage

In published reporting from the historic kiln region, Tong explained surviving ceramic fragments and the historic use of saggers, describing the practice of firing one bowl in one protective sagger. That local material knowledge places his profile directly within the living cultural landscape surrounding contemporary Jian Zhan production.

Contemporary Work

The existing artist documentation attributes contemporary Jian Zhan work to Tong Xianliang. The retained photograph should be considered together with any surviving packaging, certificate or foot mark when identifying individual pieces.

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