The difference between ancient white porcelain and black porcelain

Black porcelain and white porcelain are two very important ancient porcelains in China. Many famous porcelain kilns in history have produced exquisite white porcelain and black porcelain.

The difference between white porcelain and black porcelain mainly lies in the iron content in enamel. In China ancient porcelain, iron is a very important color element, and the content of iron has a great influence on the color of porcelain. Generally speaking, the iron content of white enamel is less than 1%, and the iron content of black enamel is more than 5%. When the iron content is between 1-5%, porcelain will appear blue, yellow and sauce color. The higher the iron content, the better the porcelain. Therefore, the main difference between white porcelain and black porcelain is that the iron content in white porcelain glaze is low, while that in black porcelain glaze is high.

China is a country of porcelain, and many porcelain kilns in history have produced exquisite white porcelain and black porcelain. For example, Yao Xing white porcelain in Sui and Tang Dynasties, Ding Yao white porcelain in Song Dynasty and Dehua white porcelain in Ming Dynasty are all very famous white porcelain varieties. Black porcelain Middle East Jindeqing kiln black porcelain, Song kiln black porcelain, Jizhou kiln black porcelain, etc. It is also a treasure known from ancient times to modern times!

Tangxingyao white porcelain jar

Songdingyao white porcelain board

Ming Dehua kiln dharma statue

Black glazed chicken first pot in Deqing kiln of Eastern Jin Dynasty

Song black glaze oil drop lamp

Black glazed wood leaf lamp of Jizhou kiln in Song Dynasty