About Yi Nian Song Zhan (易念宋盏)
Yi Nian Song Zhan is a Jianyang (Fujian) brand dedicated to the craft of Jianzhan pottery, with a strong focus on wood-firing. The name “Yi Nian” draws from the Book of Changes (Yijing), expressing the idea of carrying forward tradition while meeting contemporary aesthetics.
Founder · Lin Hui (林辉)
Founder of the brand, Lin Hui is a representative inheritor of Jian ware firing techniques at the China Management Science Institute. He is a National Level II Technician, Senior Ceramic Artist, and council member of the Nanping Arts and Crafts Association.
Firing & Features
The brand specializes in wood-fired pieces. According to the artist, wood-fired works often show a faint smoky or oily sheen on the surface, created by the firing process. This serves as a natural sign and proof of authentic wood-firing. Each piece is crafted through lasting, traditional methods.
Common glaze styles and series include: Oil Spot (You Di), Hare’s Fur (Tu Hao), Black-Gold (Wu Jin), Silver Hare’s Fur, Starry Sky Cups, and “Ink Rhythm in Mountain Water.”
Marks & Authentication
Typical base marks include a square seal reading “Yi Nian Song Zhan” (易念宋盏), sometimes paired with a circular emblem. Lin Hui’s personal seal or signature may also appear. The exact form of the mark may vary by batch, with authenticity supported by certificates and branded packaging.
Awards & Exhibitions (Highlights)
2017: Selected as an official gift for the International Mountain Marathon.
2018: Oil Spot Cup permanently collected by Fujian Straits Folk Art Museum.
2018: “Starry Sky Double Cup” won Silver Prize at the 2nd Ceramic Tourism Design Awards.
2018: “Hare’s Fur Cup” auctioned at the 2nd Jian Zhan Cultural Expo, with proceeds supporting cultural promotion and charity.
2018: Designated gift of the 11th Cross-Strait Cultural Expo (Xiamen).
2018: “Wood-Fired Parrot Cup” won Fujian Province Arts & Crafts “Hundred Flowers Award.”
2018: “Wood-Fired Black-Gold Cup” exhibited in Tokyo, Japan.
2019: “Ash-Shell Cup” won Gold at the Jingdezhen “Golden Sunflower Cup.”
2019: Awarded Outstanding Work at the 5th Huaxia Crafts Forum.
2019: “Silver Hare’s Fur” won Excellence Prize at the 3rd World Heritage Arts & Crafts “Golden Lion Award.”
2019: “Ink Rhythm in Mountain Water” permanently collected by a museum in Shaanxi.
Philosophy
Yi Nian’s philosophy is rooted in the Yijing: “The essence of culture, the backbone of the classics, and the origin of the great way.” For Jianzhan, it is expressed as: “Born of earth, completed by fire; cups compared to jade, inscriptions enduring.”
Notes
Information summarized from official brand brochures and certificates. Award and exhibition names are listed as originally published. For more detailed authentication or seal verification, please consult the included certificate or request additional documentation.
