A zisha clay vessel combining a zun-form (樽) vase above and elephant below, Xu Shiheng (徐士衡, fl. Wanli Era); note the use of blended clay, likely of a base zini material, to achieve the speckled color and visual texture. Bonhams Fine Art Auction, Hong Kong.

Editorial Conversation: Chapter 8, Section 1: The Skill and Practice of Blending Zisha Ore

Jason M Cohen
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Jason M Cohen

Jason M Cohen

Master of Ceremonies at Tea Technique. Founder & CEO of Simulacra Synthetic Data Studio. Previously: Founder of Analytical Flavor Systems & Founder of the Tea Institute at Penn State (defunct).

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