Kiln Change Celestial Stove:窯變天公爐
"窯變" refers to a ceramic art technique where glaze colors naturally transform during the firing process, with Jun kilns particularly renowned for their spectacular effects. This transformation occurs unexpectedly due to uneven firing temperatures and variations in glaze composition. The phrase "入窯一色出窯萬彩" vividly describes how ceramics enter the kiln with uniform colors and emerge with a myriad of hues, resembling the natural beauty of sunset or mist. This unpredictable and unique process results in exquisite pieces, each exhibiting its own distinctive "窯變" charm.
This piece, known as "窯變天公爐" (Kiln Change Celestial Stove), has been praised in ancient times with the verse: "夕陽紫翠忽成嵐" (the evening sun's purples and greens suddenly become mist), which aptly compares its mesmerizing color transformations to those seen in Jun kiln ceramics. The enchanting variation of glaze colors is unparalleled, akin to the unpredictable changes found in sprinkled blue glazes that transform into iron-like hues as they lighten. Each piece exhibits a unique and fleeting beauty, making it a peerless example of "窯變," showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of a golden age.
「窯變」為使釉色自然幻變瓷技，其中又以鈞窯窯變為箇中精彩者，故而鈞窯有「入窯一色出窯萬彩」之比喻，窯變原理是又要再受溫不均、釉水配方有異時偶然發生，是窯燒之異象。本件【窯變天公爐】古有贊：「夕陽紫翠忽成嵐」，差可比擬鈞窯之窯變幻彩異美之一二。釉色窯變幻美一絕，如灑青藍釉一般變化無常，釉色行到淡處窯變成鐵色，無常幻化、件件孤品可謂「窯變無雙」，盛世工藝之瑰麗璀
