Porcelain

Porcelain, also called “fine china”, which has delicate texture, pleasing color, and refined sculpture, has been one of the earliest artworks introduced to the western world through the Silk Road. The earliest porcelain ware we found was made in the Shang Dynasty(16th-11th century BC), and the artisans at that time mastered the basic skills of producing smooth and hard enamel. Porcelain was developed quickly in the Han Dynasty and before long the artworks were introduced westward. Celadon (like the color of jade) and black porcelain wares were the major types at that time. The styles of porcelain had formed and differed based on regions by then. During the Tang Dynasty, a large number of porcelain wares were produce for daily use and took the place of the ones made of gold, silver, jade and other material. With export, these Chinese porcelain wares also appealed to many westerners. Stepping into the Song Dynasty, more rich kinds of porcelain appeared and it became a fashion that people showed great interest in purchasing and colleting certain wares suitable to their tastes. The blue and white porcelain (Qinghua Ci) was well developed in the Yuan Dynasty, and it reached its peak in the Ming ad Qing Dynasties, including texture of basic body, color of glaze, decorative pattern, shape and style.
Through the development of 4000 years, now it is still a brilliant art that attracts many people’s interest. They were made in the form of all kinds of items, such as bowls, cups, tea sets, vases, jewel cases, incense burners, musical instruments and boxes for chess, as well as pillows for traditional doctors to use to feel one’s pulse. So any favorites can collect their favorite porcelain articles and place them in their rooms to enjoy the pleasure of them. The Porcelain Capital, Jingdezhen in Jiangxi Province which has been praised for thousands of years, will be certain to satisfy them.

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