The formation of pottery shapes
Ceramics possess a series of outstanding advantages such as heat resistance, oxidation resistance, and corrosion ...
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Aug.
The Origins of Pottery in China
When discussing the creation of objects from clay, Chinese mythology mentions several figures associated with thi...
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Juli
Notable Types of Painted Porcelain from the Ming and Qing Dynasties
Red Under-Glaze of the Xuande Period: The red under-glaze from the Xuande period of the Ming Dynasty is renowned ...
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Common Terms in Painted Porcelain
San Cai Jia Hong (Three Colors with Added Red): A rare and valuable variety from the Kangxi period, characterized...
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What are the characteristics of Republic of China period colored porcelain?
The Republic of China period lasted only thirty-three years, resulting in relatively few official kiln porcelains...
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What is “Houjiacai”? What are the methods and types of Houjiacai?
Houjiacai refers to the practice of adding color to old porcelain, a form of forgery where new colors are added t...
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What is “Guangcai” porcelain? When did it originate?
The brilliantly colorful Guangcai porcelain differs from Wucai and Famille Rose porcelain in several ways. "Guang...
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Juli
What is “Dayazhai” porcelain? What are the characteristics of Dayazhai porcelain?
"Dayazhai" is the hall name of Empress Dowager Cixi, and Dayazhai porcelain was specially made for her. Dayazhai ...
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Juni
What are the types and characteristics of Kangxi Sancai ceramics?
The production of Sancai ceramics reached its zenith during the Kangxi period, achieving unprecedented quality an...
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Juni
What are Sancai ceramics? What are the characteristics and differences of Sancai ceramics from the Ming and Qing Dynasties?
Sancai ceramics, a type of colored porcelain from the Ming and Qing dynasties, have their origins in the Tang dyn...
