On the characteristics of traditional utensils in China

Dehua ceramics is an artistic treasure in the firing of ceramics in Han Dynasty, which prevailed in Song Dynasty and flourished in Ming Dynasty. Among them, white porcelain is the most famous, beautifully made and beautifully carved. What is more pleasing to the eye is that Dehua porcelain has three characteristics that can be quickly distinguished because of its vivid shape. What is this? Let's get to know each other.

manufacturing method

There are two ways to make Dehua porcelain: one is to directly form it with high-quality kaolin, and the other is to copy the mold and then form it by grouting or friction. Dehua porcelain is usually glazed after the brick is dried, then put into a kiln and fired at a high temperature of 1000 degrees Celsius.

Dehua ceramic industry first started with the firing of daily utensils. Later, due to the remarkable achievements of porcelain and plastic arts, the products of utensils received less attention. Ceramic products are produced in large quantities in Dehua for domestic and export needs. In the Ming Dynasty, it gradually formed its own modeling and decoration system and became an important part of China traditional ceramics.

Dehua ceramic ware products can be roughly divided into daily necessities, including plates, bowls, cups, dishes, cans, pots, stationery, lamps, candlesticks and so on. Ornaments and articles on display include bottles, statues, casseroles, pots, stoves and beans. These two objects are simple and rigorous in modeling style, with strong traditional meaning.

The shapes of daily life appliances are mostly evolved from traditional forms or imitated from natural forms. Considering that modeling needs to adapt to the characteristics of ceramic materials and processes, designers have formed a formal language that conforms to their attributes and characteristics.

The shape and ornamentation of Dehua ceramics are obviously influenced by bronzes and jades in Shang and Zhou Dynasties, and also have the meaning of Xuande furnace in Ming Dynasty, especially the shape and ornamentation of the furnace is more obvious. Dehua ceramics excellent traditional modeling cylindrical double pots, lion-headed cylindrical bottles, elephant ear string-patterned statues, rhinoceros horn cups, etc. It is a unique style that is rarely seen in other producing areas.

White porcelain representative

In the early Song Dynasty, celadon was the main product, and with the continuous improvement of technology, it gradually developed into white glazed porcelain. White glazed porcelain in Ming Dynasty is as rich as jade, creating a unique "ivory white", which is regarded as the representative of white porcelain in China. Its decorative techniques mainly include engraving, painting, printing and overprinting. Decorative sculpture is also called painting.

Dehua White Porcelain is known as "China White" because of its white texture, delicate jade, smooth glaze and striking voice. Its ultra-thin tire products are as thin as cicadas' wings and exquisite. Dehua folk sculptors combine sculpture with porcelain art, and are good at making Guanyin, a world-recognized treasure of white porcelain, with vivid expression.

Dehua white porcelain does not seek bright colors, but pursues the beauty of simplicity and elegance. Have a full understanding of the materials used, and the design orientation and orientation are accurate, which fully shows the creative wisdom of craftsmen of all ages.

If the white porcelain of Jingdezhen kiln is famous for its blue-and-white glaze, then Dehua white porcelain is mainly ivory, with smooth glaze and jade luster, showing the characteristics of purity and cleanliness, containing intriguing charm, which has the same effect in comparison.