Tian Song Long Yao (天宋龙窑)
Tian Song is a Jian ware studio whose packaging and booklet use the names “天宋 / Tian Song,” “天宋建盏,” and “天宋龙窑.” Materials emphasize tradition and collecting… and repeatedly use phrases like 精品典藏 (fine collection) and 收藏证书 (collection certificate).
Artist / Studio Representative
Xu Jing (许静 · Xǔ Jìng)
- Described as the “third-generation inheritor of the Tian Song kiln” (天宋窑三代传承人).
- Listed as a council member of the China Ceramic Artists Association (中国陶瓷艺术家协会理事).
- Booklet claims department-head level work at a ceramics research institute in Fujian Province.
- Marketing line: “Designated gift for the 14th Winter Games” (第十四届冬奥会指定礼品).
- Marketing line: “Pioneer in developing pure plant-ash firing” (研发纯草木灰烧制第一人).
Notes: the above points are statements from the studio booklet. They are common style claims in Jian ware marketing and may not be independently verified.
Series / Glaze Names Shown
- 乌金茶盏 — “Black-Gold” teacup; a dark, glossy surface with metallic sparkle.
- 龙鳞金曜 — “Dragon-scale Golden Yao”; warm gold/copper iridescence with scale-like texture.
- 龙鳞蓝曜 — “Dragon-scale Blue Yao”; deep blue iridescence with crackle and scale effects.
Marks & Seals on the Cup
- Foot center: incised character 宋 (“Song”), stylized.
- Foot side: small impressed 宋.
- Printed/red seals in the booklet use the same “天宋 / 宋” motif.
Translations of Phrases in the Materials
- 收藏证书 — Collection Certificate.
- 匠人签章 — Artisan signature/seal.
- 精品典藏 — Fine collection.
- 国家级非物质文化遗产 — National-level Intangible Cultural Heritage
(this recognizes the craft of Jian ware in general, not a specific studio). - 天宋建盏 / 天宋龙窑 — Tian Song Jianzhan / Tian Song Dragon Kiln.
Firing & Materials (as stated by the studio)
The “Long Yao” name and booklet language imply wood-firing and the use of plant-ash glazes. Individual pieces may vary. If provenance matters, keep the booklet, box, and any purchase records together with the cup.
Quick Reference
Pinyin: Tian Sòng Lóng Yáo · Xǔ Jìng
English: Tian Song Dragon Kiln · Xu Jing
Collector Notes
Series names like “Black-Gold,” “Dragon-scale Golden/Blue Yao” are studio style names. Visual features to document in photos: the interior iridescence, rim, foot clay color and turning rings, and the 宋 marks… these help match the cup to this booklet later.
