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Trends in the History of Chinese Ceramic Exports: Tang to Qing
Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) During the Tang Dynasty, Chinese ceramics began to be exported in…
The Two Shades of Blue on Wanli Ceramics
Wanli was #13 of 16 Ming Dynasty emperors, ruled from 1572 to 1620. Never an…
Evolution of Imperial Kilns in Jingdezhen During the Ming Period
The imperial kilns in Jingdezhen, China, underwent significant changes during the Ming period (1368-1644) to…
Trade Route Maps
The “Ming Gap” and Ceramics Production in Southeast Asia
The Ming Gap is a term used to describe a period in Chinese history when…
Ming Dynasty Ceramics: Glazes, Decorative Styles, Kiln Complexes, and Socio-Political Influences
Introduction The Ming dynasty (1368-1644) marked a golden age for Chinese ceramics, witnessing groundbreaking advancements…
Judging Age by Shades of Blue on Chinese Ceramics
The earliest underglaze blue on white ceramics was in the Tang Dynasty. They were produced…
Ming Export Ceramics
Introduction to Chinese Export Ceramics Chinese export ceramics, particularly during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), is…
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