Sunday, March 30, 2025

Peach Bloom

 In experimenting with formulations to achieve a "Chinese Blue" glaze, a couple of experimental glazes resulted in a "Peach Bloom" glaze. This particular glaze was developed in China during the Qing dynasty, which was from 1662 - 1911, and was particularly favored during the Kangxi era (1662-1722). Being a copper based glaze, it's color characteristics are described as a transparent green that blushes pink or a pinkish background with green or red speckling. Here are a few of the pieces from my wood firing. There are Peach Bloom pieces available on my website's "SHOP" page: 

http://www.lucienkoonce.com/shop/wood-fired

 

 
 Chawan/Tea Bowl

 

 
 Yunomi

 

Guinomi/Sake Cup 
 

 
  Chawan/Tea Bowl