Description
Thousand-year inheritance-Royal Kiln
The porcelain-making tradition of Jingdezhen can be traced back to the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 AD), when primitive porcelain production began.
During the Jingde period of the Northern Song Dynasty (1004-1007), Emperor Zhenzong bestowed his reign title “Jingde” upon the region in recognition of its exceptional ceramics, thereby establishing the name “Jingdezhen Porcelain.”
The Yuan Dynasty witnessed revolutionary advancements in Jingdezhen ceramics, marked by the innovation of blue-and-white porcelain (qinghua ci) and the creation of high-temperature colored glazes such as underglaze red (youlihong). These breakthroughs laid the foundation for Jingdezhen’s colored porcelain craftsmanship.
Reaching its zenith during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Jingdezhen porcelain became the official imperial kiln for the royal court. This legacy continues today, earning the city its reputation as the “Millennium Porcelain Capital.”
More than utilitarian objects, Jingdezhen ceramics represent the material embodiment of Chinese civilization. As diplomatic gifts and global trade commodities, they have profoundly influenced ceramic production worldwide.
Jingdezhen Porcelain – Exquisite Intangible Cultural Heritage
The core materials of Jingdezhen porcelain are kaolin (gaolingtu) and porcelain stone (cishi). After washing and aging, these materials are proportionally blended into clay body to ensure stability under high-temperature firing.
The meticulous handcrafting process involves multiple stages: hand-throwing on a potter’s wheel, trimming and refining the body, glaze application (including overglaze, in-glaze, and underglaze techniques), and firing.
The firing process, susceptible to damage from temperature fluctuations, contributes to both the extraordinary beauty and relative scarcity of Jingdezhen porcelain.
Jingdezhen ceramics embody dignified elegance, adorned with auspicious motifs such as dragon patterns (longwen, symbolizing imperial authority) and interlocking lotus vines (chanzhilian, representing longevity and harmony).
Each Jingdezhen teacup is a masterpiece of traditional Chinese porcelain, meticulously hand-painted with the iconic Fallen Flowers Flowing Water motif. This design, rooted in ancient Chinese poetry and nature-inspired symbolism, captures the harmony of fleeting beauty and eternal flow.
The Fallen Flowers Flowing Water (落花流水) pattern symbolizes the poetic cycle of life – blossoms drifting on a stream evoke tranquility, resilience, and the beauty of impermanence. First popularized in Tang Dynasty art, this motif has been reimagined by Jingdezhen artisans using delicate brushstrokes that mirror flowing ink paintings.
Tea cup capacity: 100 ml
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