Chinese ceramics is the crystallization of wisdom, strength and culture, the crystallization of the elements of Earth and Heaven and human hands. This is also one of the important inventions of the Chinese. Together Store Long Phuong learn about the history of ancient Chinese ceramics through the ages, especially Jingdezhen – the cradle of Jiangxi's ceramic culture and ceramic making.
1. What is Chinese ceramics?
What is Chinese ceramics? This is an art form that has existed and developed for thousands of years, symbolizing an indispensable part of Chinese culture and history. With sophisticated production techniques, high-end Chinese ceramics are crafted from special clay and through firing and glazing stages to create products that have both high artistic value and lasting beauty. over time. Today, Chinese ceramics are popular around the world, not only because of their high quality but also because of the uniqueness and diversity of each product.
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2. How are Chinese ceramics formed?
Chinese ceramics has an admirable history of more than 10,000 years. Over the ages, along with the ups and downs of history, Chinese ceramics has constantly transformed, changed and developed to the top, from which to produce new lines of ceramics and ceramics. Ceramic products ấn tượng, đặc sắc.
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3. Historical periods of Chinese ceramics
Chinese ceramics with a history of up to tens of thousands of years, however, during that period of development, China's porcelain firing technology reached its peak in the Tang and Song dynasties.
Chinese porcelain was once loved and exported to Europe in large quantities. Although the West has figured out how to make ceramics since the early 18th century, Chinese porcelain is still widely used in Europe and Muslim countries. Gradually forming a ceramic path. The ceramic road on the sea was similar to the Silk Road on land, becoming a bridge for East-West cultural exchange at that time.
Definitions of pottery include completely, pottery and crockery, thereby also reflecting the relationship and difference between them. Products of the ceramic family are very diverse, from everyday household items such as bowls, cups, cups, pots. To the more complex and aesthetic items in the palace used for display and decoration.
Quanzhou (Fujian) or Foshan (Guangdong) and most famously Jingdezhen, are places, places, and villages that produce traditional ceramics in China.
Jingdezhen City is the birthplace of Jiangxi's ceramic culture and pottery craft. Do Jingdezhen is a town in Jiangxi province, China, bordering the provinces of Zhejiang and Anhui.
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About 2,000 years ago, during the Han Dynasty of China, the city of Jingdezhen began making pottery. More than 1,600 years ago, the Eastern Jin Dynasty began to produce a variety of porcelain.
In the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, Qing, Canh Duc Tran dynasties became a place specializing in the production of porcelain for the court. Then in the Ming Dynasty, Canh Duc Tran became the center of porcelain production of the whole country, known as the porcelain capital of China. All this achievement is due to superior production techniques, products of outstanding quality.
In order to become a porcelain production center of other countries, Canh Duc Tran must comply ceramic production process Strict as well as having skilled artisans, the skills and techniques of artisans are passed down from generation to generation, based on such blood relations. However, in order to keep this profession in the city, these techniques are usually only passed on within the clan, to families with sons, not to daughters.
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4. Outstanding characteristics of ancient Chinese ceramics
Canh Duc Tran's porcelain is distinguished by its good quality, sophisticated shape, diverse decorative patterns, rich variety, and unique style.
Canh Duc Tran porcelain is extremely famous for its white porcelain, which is easy but difficult to achieve. Canh Duc Tran's white porcelain line with more than 3,000 different products is considered "white as jade, bright as a mirror, thin as paper and ringing like a bell."
The 4 famous types of traditional porcelain of Canh Duc Tran are Thanh Hoa porcelain, shimmering porcelain, pink and velvet glazed porcelain, dark pink glaze and colored glazes such as red, blue, blue, yellow, and black.
Ceramics have important historical value of China, it can be said that it represents the brilliant traditional culture of China. For thousands of years, the quality and sophistication of Jingdezhen ceramics have become famous in China as well as in the world. Therefore, it is no exaggeration to consider Jingdezhen ceramics as an art, considered an important asset in the Chinese cultural treasure.
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5. How to distinguish Long Phuong and Chinese porcelain
5.1. Compare the enamel layer
Long Phuong porcelain is produced using modern methods. Before being put into the kiln, it is often covered with a layer of glossy enamel on the outside. The porcelain will then be fired twice at a high temperature of 1380 degrees Celsius, with the high temperature melting to create a layer of enamel covering the product. That helps product very stretchy and solid, forming a protective inner layer that does not fade, pale and does not wear out over time.
With Chinese ceramics, after a period of use, the quality of the enamel as well as the color of the product will be blurred, pale or peeled very quickly. Because porcelain products need to be fired at a firing temperature of 900 - 1200 degrees Celsius, if the firing process is not enough, the product will not have a solid glaze.
5.2. Distinguish through color patterns
Long Phuong porcelain stands out with its white porcelain line, so it retains its inherent elegant and luxurious beauty. The colors of flower products are often simple colors that are easy to decorate in your kitchen space such as green, young green, light pink, etc.
With Chinese ceramics often has an eye-catching appearance, diverse colors that attract users' eyes. The colors on the motifs are often colorful such as red, yellow, orange, .. so when looking at these products, users may be impressed, but with poor firing quality, these colors will fade for a while. and is no longer durable.
5.3. Recognize by thickness
Products Long Phuong porcelain often undergoes enough firing process and thorough product testing, so the perfection is high, when holding the product, it feels heavy and solid.
In terms of bones, Chinese ceramic products are usually thinner and lighter than Long Phuong porcelain products. Due to the reformation to accommodate eye-catching patterns or shapes, this however also leads to reduced quality, prone to chipping and breaking during use.
6. Questions related to Chinese ceramics
6.1 The value of Chinese ceramics
Chinese ceramics, especially ancient Chinese ceramics, have profound cultural and artistic value. These items not only have decorative significance but are also symbols of the talent of Chinese artisans. For collectors, each piece of ancient Chinese ceramics is a precious "treasure", not only because they represent the beauty of each historical period but also because of their high economic value on the market. school. Some high-end Chinese ceramics have been auctioned for millions of dollars, making them priceless assets in the eyes of collectors.
6.2 How many types of Chinese ceramics are there?
Chinese ceramics come in many different varieties, depending on the period and region of production. From the white ceramics of the Song Dynasty to the blue glazed ceramics of the Tang Dynasty and the blue and white ceramics of the Ming Dynasty, each product line has its own distinct style, pattern and technique. High-end Chinese ceramics are famous for their diversity and sophistication, from popular products to highly valuable antique Chinese ceramics. Each ceramic line reflects the unique culture and artistic style of each dynasty, creating a rich and unique artistic picture.
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6.3 Some famous lines of Chinese ceramics
Among the famous ceramic lines, the blue glazed ceramics of the Tang Dynasty and the blue and white ceramics of the Ming Dynasty are typical representatives, loved by the international art world. Blue glazed ceramics stand out with their rich colors and delicate patterns, while blue and white ceramics have an elegant, elegant beauty and are very popular as display items. Such high-end Chinese ceramics often have uniqueness and lasting value, creating a unique mark for each period and artistic style.
6.4 Prices of Chinese ceramics
The price of Chinese ceramics varies widely, depending on the age, origin, and artistic value of each item. Ordinary ceramic dishes are affordable and suitable for decoration. However, for ancient Chinese ceramics, especially high-end products, prices can increase due to historical value and uniqueness. Ceramics from dynasties such as the Tang, Song, and Ming are often worth hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars at international auctions.
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