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Stylistic Development of Song Dynasty Ceramics
Song dynasty ceramics (960-1279) are renowned for their simple shapes, near-perfect glazing, and diverse designs.…
Six Main Song Dynasty Monochrome Kilns
Key Points: Ding Ware Yaozhou Ware Cizhou Ware Jun Ware Ru Ware Longquan Ware Guan…
Coal Vs Wood in Ancient Chinese Kilns
The adoption of coal as fuel in the kilns profoundly impacted the visual characteristics of…
A Full Guide to Antique Chinese Peach Bloom Glazes
A Full Guide to Antique Chinese Peach Bloom Glazes Copper-based peach bloom glazes were notoriously…
The “Ming Gap” and Ceramics Production in Southeast Asia
The Ming Gap is a term used to describe a period in Chinese history when…
Northern Song Dynasty Yue ware cup stand
Compare the glaze on this piece to the glaze on this Northern Song censer in…
Early History of Japanese Porcelain
1. Origins of Japanese Porcelain: Early Influences and Experimentation Japanese porcelain, renowned for its beauty…
A Brief History of Chinese Glazes
Chinese ceramic glazes have a rich history that spans several millennia, reflecting the evolution of…
How Painting and Calligraphy Influenced Song Ceramics
I. Introduction: The Interconnected World of Chinese Art Forms Chinese art is a rich and…
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