丁声洪 Ding Shenghong

Location: Jianyang, Fujian, China

Discipline: Jian Zhan (建盏) tea bowls

Artist Overview

Ding Shenghong is a contemporary Jian Zhan craftsman known for colorful, crystalline glaze effects achieved through high‑temperature wood/gas firing and careful cooling. Packaging and inserts typically feature the phrases 用心传承 (“wholeheartedly passing on the tradition”) and 精心制作 (“meticulously crafted”), reflecting an emphasis on traditional techniques and quality.

Work Title on Certificate

《釉彩》 (Youcai / “Glaze Colors”) — the accompanying certificate for this bowl lists the work name as 釉彩 and bears the author’s signature “丁声洪” with a red seal.

Signatures & Seals

Hand‑engraved base signature: 声洪 (Shenghong). A red square artist’s seal also appears on the paperwork and packaging.

Authenticity & Packaging

The boxed set commonly includes: printed outer box marked “建盏” and “国家非物质文化遗产” (National Intangible Cultural Heritage), a booklet/certificate with the artist name and seal, and product imagery showing the glaze structure. Match the base signature (声洪) to the certificate signature (丁声洪) for consistency.

Glaze & Aesthetic

Ding’s pieces often display radiant, multi‑hued crystal fields around the inner well, producing metallic and iridescent tones. This example presents warm reds, golds, and violet‑blue highlights with distinct crystal “petal” formations that are characteristic of controlled iron‑rich Jian Zhan glazes.