Rizhao craftswoman brings porcelain back to life

Xizang sees progress in palace protection

Yangdrungthar, a researcher at the cultural relics office of the Potala Palace, consults with an ancient literature expert on identifying the content of the printing woodblock in Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region, in January. Among the initiatives, nearly 1,000 thangka paintings have been cataloged, appraised and scanned in high definition since digitization efforts began in March, said Palden Tsering, a cultural …

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Xizang sees progress in palace protection

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Yangdrungthar, a researcher at the cultural relics office of the Potala Palace, consults with an ancient literature expert on identifying the content of the printing woodblock in Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region, in January. Among the initiatives, nearly 1,000 thangka paintings have been cataloged, appraised and scanned in high definition since digitization efforts began in March, said Palden Tsering, a cultural …

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Guarding lacquerware's lustrous legacy

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Gan Erke, a master of Chinese lacquerware and inheritor of the Huizhou lacquerware decoration technique, a national-level intangible cultural heritage. It is the workshop of Gan Erke, a master of Chinese lacquerware and inheritor of the Huizhou lacquerware decoration technique — a national-level intangible cultural heritage. China is considered its birthplace, as evidenced by findings from the Jingtoushan site in …

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Restoration breathes new life into Jingdezhen's historic district

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The renovated streets and buildings in the Taoyangli historical and cultural district in Jingdezhen Walking along Dongsiling Street in the renovated Taoyangli historical and cultural district in Jingdezhen of Jiangxi province, one is immediately struck by the alternating blend of blackened red bricks and yellowing white plaster on the walls, which exudes a strong sense of history. This street is …

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Old Tai'an brand explores new avenues

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A beautiful handicraft made by the cultural creative company Tong Jin Chan, one of the third China Time-honored Brands from Feicheng, Shandong's Taian. The cultural creative company Tong Jin Chan, one of the third China Time-honored Brands from Feicheng, Shandong's Taian, has been exploring new ways to attract young consumers in recent years. As one of the third batch of …

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'Rebirth' for art treasures

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The octagonal lid of an incense holder, a disintegrated jar lid, a porcelain vase, and a terracotta horse sculpture are among the ancient Chinese artifacts restored by Amy Walsh, a London-based objects conservator whose specialization includes Chinese ceramics. In her compact studio at Somerset House in central London, Amy Walsh - an objects conservator with Fine Art Restoration Co - …

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'Rebirth' for art treasures

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The octagonal lid of an incense holder, a disintegrated jar lid, a porcelain vase, and a terracotta horse sculpture are among the ancient Chinese artifacts restored by Amy Walsh, a London-based objects conservator whose specialization includes Chinese ceramics. In her compact studio at Somerset House in central London, Amy Walsh - an objects conservator with Fine Art Restoration Co - …

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Quanzhou Takes Center Stage at Global Fashion Stage

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China's fashion designers showcased their heritage and expertise at the recently concluded Sino-French Fashion Week in Paris. The event featured 30 outfits, jewelry, and hat elements inspired by the cultural legacy of Quanzhou, a coastal city in East China's Fujian province. The closing show was dedicated to Quanzhou, showcasing its fusion of rich historical heritage and modern fashion through references …

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A Journey Through Time: Unveiling the Lost Art of Porcelain in Taoyangli

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The article describes the restoration of the Xujia Kiln in Taoyangli, highlighting the meticulous efforts to preserve the historical site while creating a new cultural destination. Visitors can take photos of the kiln and the surrounding alleyways, which are lined with traditional kiln-making workshops. The restoration process prioritizes preserving the original condition of the buildings and the historical settings of …

Culture History Art Restoration

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A Reborn Relic: The Jingdezhen Kiln's Resurgence

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The article describes the restoration of a 17-meter long and five-meter high kiln in Jingdezhen, China. Former craftsmen have worked tirelessly to revive the kiln after years of inactivity, with the project finally completed in 2016. The kiln is now operational and can produce over 10,000 pieces of ceramics each firing.

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Firing up a shining past for porcelain

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Kilns ignited again as their storied history returns to life in front of new generation of admirers, Deng Zhangyu reports in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi. In this installment, we take a walk through the Taoyangli historical and cultural district in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, to examine the time-honored ceramic tradition of the city known as "China's porcelain capital". At its core, the Taoyangli …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Firing up a shining past for porcelain

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Kilns ignited again as their storied history returns to life in front of new generation of admirers, Deng Zhangyu reports in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi. In this installment, we take a walk through the Taoyangli historical and cultural district in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, to examine the time-honored ceramic tradition of the city known as "China's porcelain capital". At its core, the Taoyangli …

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The delicacy is in the details

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Special relationship between ancient merchants and craftspeople has left a stunning legacy of art, report Wang Ru in Huangshan, Anhui, and Zhu Lixin in Hefei. For Kuai Zhenghua, a 62-year-old national-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Huizhou wood carving, who is based in Huangshan in Anhui province, restoring ancient wood carvings is initially a game of detective work, and requires …

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Masterful Wood Carving: Unraveling the Secrets of Ancient Craftsmanship in Huizhou

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Traditional arts and crafts have left a stunning legacy of art in the Huizhou area, showcasing the intricate details and cultural significance of Chinese heritage. Master artisans like Kuai Zhenghua, a 62-year-old national-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Huizhou wood carving, meticulously restore ancient wood carvings, revealing stories of legendary rulers and historical figures through clues and observations. Their dedication …

Culture History Art Legacy Huizhou

1 month, 3 weeks ago

The delicacy is in the details

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Special relationship between ancient merchants and craftspeople has left a stunning legacy of art, report Wang Ru in Huangshan, Anhui, and Zhu Lixin in Hefei. For Kuai Zhenghua, a 62-year-old national-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Huizhou wood carving, who is based in Huangshan in Anhui province, restoring ancient wood carvings is initially a game of detective work, and requires …

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Immerse Yourself in the Lost World of Terracotta Warriors Through Virtual Reality

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Visitors can experience the discovery, research, and restoration of the Terracotta Warriors through digital lens at an exhibition center in Beijing. Through VR and AR experiences, visitors can explore the historical process of creating these warriors and learn about their significance in Chinese culture.

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Immerse Yourself in the Mysterious World of Terracotta Warriors Through Virtual Reality

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Visitors can explore the Terracotta Warriors through digital lens at an exhibition center in Beijing. They can experience the processes of discovery, research, and restoration of the ancient warriors through VR and AR experiences. Visitors can also repair and string bamboo slips, try on ancient costumes, and view scenes of historical sites.

Law Technology Culture History Beijing

2 months ago

Immerse Yourself in the Terracotta Warriors: A Digital Journey Through Time

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Visitors can explore the Terracotta Warriors through digital lens at an exhibition center in Beijing. They can experience the processes of discovery, research, and restoration of the ancient warriors through VR and AR experiences. Visitors can also repair and string bamboo slips like ancient people did, try on ancient costumes, and view scenes of historical sites.

Law Technology Culture History Beijing

2 months ago

Immerse Yourself in the Terracotta Warriors' Journey: A Digital Exploration of Discovery, Research, and Restoration

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Visitors can explore the Terracotta Warriors through digital lens at an exhibition center in Beijing. They can experience the processes of discovery, research, and restoration of the ancient warriors through VR and AR experiences. Visitors can also participate in activities such as repairing a Terracotta Warrior, stringing bamboo slips, and trying on ancient costumes.

Law Technology Culture History Beijing

2 months ago

Immerse Yourself in the Terracotta Warriors' Journey: A Digital Exploration of Discovery, Research, and Restoration

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Visitors can explore the Terracotta Warriors through digital lens at an exhibition center in Beijing. They can experience the processes of discovery, research, and restoration of the warriors through VR and AR experiences. Visitors can also repair and string bamboo slips like ancient people did, try on ancient costumes, and view scenes of historical sites.

Law Technology Culture History Beijing

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First emperor still fascinates with his treasures

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Visitors attentively listen to a tour guide as she introduces a selection of pottery figurines being exhibited. These special figurines were unearthed from an 800-square-meter satellite pit between the inner and outer walls in the southeastern part of the mausoleum with 37 other figurines. Apart from the exhibition, an international conference was also held in September to mark the occasion, …

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Over 140 ICH Works featured at Confucius cultural festival

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The recent "Handmade in Shandong" exhibition held during the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong province, showcased a wide array of intangible cultural heritage items, including Confucian mansion stone seal carvings, Qufu kaimu wood carvings, and Zibo glass. The "Handmade in Shandong" exhibition is held during the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong province. …

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Lacquer masters apply historic touch

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Cai Shuikuang, a master artisan in Fujian province. Diverse styles Gan, an esteemed artist committed to carrying on this unique lacquer style into modern times, says there is a debate over how the term xipi originated — it could be inspired by a torn leather saddle or the texture of rhinoceros hide — while "it is agreed that lacquerers discovered …

Fujian Lacquer Masters Apply

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What's on

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Shimmers of bronze Around 19th century BC, China entered an age in which bronze ware played a significant role in the material and spiritual lives of society. The objects on show, used for ceremonial purposes, banquets and wars, display beautiful silhouettes, the imaginative power behind vibrant decorative patterns and well-developed smelting and sculpting techniques of the time. Xinjiang pottery The …

Xinjiang Macao Museum

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Families fired up about ceramics

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A linglong vase with chrysanths and rice grain pattern is made by Lyu Yating and her team. "I hope that products of intangible cultural heritage can be salable rather than merely a symbol. In so doing, people can understand what the charm of intangible cultural heritage is," Lyu said. Lyu, also a designated inheritor of intangible cultural heritage in Jingdezhen, …

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Families fired up about ceramics

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A linglong vase with chrysanths and rice grain pattern is made by Lyu Yating and her team. "I hope that products of intangible cultural heritage can be salable rather than merely a symbol. In so doing, people can understand what the charm of intangible cultural heritage is," Lyu said. Lyu, also a designated inheritor of intangible cultural heritage in Jingdezhen, …

Intangible Cultural Heritage Lyu

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Families fired up about ceramics

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Winter Sweet, a piece of blue-and-white ink painting ceramist Sun Tongxin does on a porcelain panel. In 2006, the Jingdezhen ceramic hand-making technique was included in the first batch of traditional skills in China's national intangible cultural heritage list. There are 1,899 inheritors of Jingdezhen's intangible cultural heritage, more than 90 percent of whom are engaged in the inheritance of …

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Families fired up about ceramics

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A ceramic painting made by Sun Lixin shows volcanic eruptions. Lyu's father started the Fuyu blue and white linglong ceramic company in the 1990s when the state-owned porcelain factories could not survive. Grain-sized holes are hollowed out in the thin roughcast and covered with several layers of glaze when ceramists make linglong porcelain, also known as a "porcelain inlaid with …

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Shandong intangible cultural heritage shines at International Day of Peace in Jinan

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The Commemoration of the International Day of Peace 2024 was held in Jinan, Shandong province on Sept 19. Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism organized eight intangible cultural heritage projects and their inheritors to participate, including Lu embroidery, willow weaving products, wooden spinning toy, Niejiazhuang clay figurines, and pankou. Lu embroidery, originating from Shandong province, was listed as a …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Artists create new tea time vibes

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A set of tea utensils designed by Xu Zhiwen. Zhang Zhehao was busy crafting various tea lacquerware in his studio in Sanlitun, Beijing as the Mid-Autumn Festival approached. He felt all his efforts had paid off and took pleasure in that his lacquerware pieces for tea rituals were well-received by visitors to the Teanage Life Fest last weekend through Tuesday, …

Zhang Lacquer Lacquerware Tea Utensils

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Jilin's Qipao Hall preserves ancestral threads

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The Manchu cheongsams presented at Jilin Qipao Hall. At Zhu's Qipao Hall, clients must wait seven to 15 days for their custom cheongsams. "In recent years, with the popularity of Chinese-style clothing, Manchu cheongsams have also attracted young people." "Some mothers and teachers are choosing to wear qipao to cheer on students taking life-altering exams, such as the college entrance …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Traditional craft captivates taste of modern audiences

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A dough figurine of Sun Wukong handcrafted by Zhao Rui. ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY The soaring global popularity of the Chinese video game Black Myth: Wukong has inspired a sculptor to create a traditional dough figurine of its main character. Handcrafted by Zhao Rui, the detailed and colorful figurine of Sun Wukong from the classic novel Journey to the West has …

Shanxi Dough Sculpture

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Brushing history back to life

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Some of the ancient Shanxi architecture that Qin Zhizhen has illustrated. Hailing from Taiyuan, North China's Shanxi province, illustrator Qin Zhizhen has captured the hearts of social media users with his hand-drawn depictions of ancient Shanxi architecture, breathing new life into these millennia-old structures. When I posted this work online, it received many likes, comments, and shares, which greatly encouraged …

Architecture Buildings Painting Ancient Chinese Shanxi Temple

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Brushing history back to life

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Some of the ancient Shanxi architecture that Qin Zhizhen has illustrated. Hailing from Taiyuan, North China's Shanxi province, illustrator Qin Zhizhen has captured the hearts of social media users with his hand-drawn depictions of ancient Shanxi architecture, breathing new life into these millennia-old structures. When I posted this work online, it received many likes, comments, and shares, which greatly encouraged …

Buildings Painting Ancient Chinese Temple His Work Qin

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Brushing history back to life

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Some of the ancient Shanxi architecture that Qin Zhizhen has illustrated. Hailing from Taiyuan, North China's Shanxi province, illustrator Qin Zhizhen has captured the hearts of social media users with his hand-drawn depictions of ancient Shanxi architecture, breathing new life into these millennia-old structures. When I posted this work online, it received many likes, comments, and shares, which greatly encouraged …

Architecture Buildings Painting Ancient Chinese Shanxi Temple

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Furnishing a career steeped in heritage

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The creation of traditional wooden furniture entails many steps, such as designing, cutting and carving.CHINA DAILY In recent years, Liu and his team have been involved in numerous restoration projects for artifacts from the Palace Museum. "Like a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, we start with observation — recording the piece's era, techniques, materials and even the meaning behind its patterns. …

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Ceramic pioneer illuminates Qingdao's pottery scene

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In the Danni Painters village in Zhangjialou, Qingdao West Coast New Area, Shandong, Ye Jianming, the inheritor of ceramic craftsmanship, is diligently honing his skills at the Boyi Ceramic Workshop. Ye's ceramic workshop has become a vibrant platform for the creation and transmission of ceramic culture. It is not only a hub of rich ceramic heritage but also a functional …

Ceramic

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Ceramic pioneer illuminates Qingdao's pottery scene

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In the Danni Painters village in Zhangjialou, Qingdao West Coast New Area, Shandong, Ye Jianming, the inheritor of ceramic craftsmanship, is diligently honing his skills at the Boyi Ceramic Workshop. Ye's ceramic workshop has become a vibrant platform for the creation and transmission of ceramic culture. It is not only a hub of rich ceramic heritage but also a functional …

Ceramic Heritage

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Revival of Ancient Arts: Dong cloth inheritance thrives in women's hands

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As a country with a rich history and magnificent civilization, China has witnessed the passing down of numerous forms of intangible cultural heritage which continue to flourish to this day. Dong cloth, a traditional handmade fabric produced by the Dong ethnic group, boasts a history of more than 1,000 years. In traditional Dong culture, every woman masters both the art …

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The color of excellence

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Wang sculpts a clay model at his workshop in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province. To bring Qingbai porcelain to a wider audience, he and his brother Wang Shuibin established a research society in 2011 that has brought together Qingbai porcelain collectors and experts. "The Wang brothers successfully revived traditional Qingbai porcelain techniques that had been lost for over 700 years," says Li …

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5 months ago

The color of excellence

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A Qingbai porcelain tea cup with floral patterns made by Wang Shangbin. CHINA DAILY Dedication of one man sees translucent glaze of Qingbai porcelain make a comeback, Yang Feiyue reports. If Qinghua porcelain is the crown jewel of porcelain capital Jingdezhen in East China's Jiangxi province, Qingbai porcelain is its hidden gem. "It is blue as the sky, bright as …

Wang Jingdezhen Porcelain Qingbai Qingbai Porcelain Qinghua

5 months ago

The color of excellence

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A Qingbai porcelain cup with lotus flower patterns made by Wang Shangbin. When he later showed his purchases to Gong, the expert immediately identified them as Qingbai porcelain from the Song Dynasty kiln in Jingdezhen. Wang also started to look into ancient kiln sites, conducting examinations both inside and outside the kilns to improve his knowledge of the history and …

Song Wang Jingdezhen Porcelain Kiln Qingbai Qingbai Porcelain

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The color of excellence

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Wang sculpts a clay model at his workshop in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province. To bring Qingbai porcelain to a wider audience, he and his brother Wang Shuibin established a research society in 2011 that has brought together Qingbai porcelain collectors and experts. "The Wang brothers successfully revived traditional Qingbai porcelain techniques that had been lost for over 700 years," says Li …

Wang Clay Jiangxi Jingdezhen Porcelain Qingbai Qingbai Porcelain

5 months ago

The color of excellence

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A Qingbai porcelain tea cup with floral patterns made by Wang Shangbin. CHINA DAILY Dedication of one man sees translucent glaze of Qingbai porcelain make a comeback, Yang Feiyue reports. If Qinghua porcelain is the crown jewel of porcelain capital Jingdezhen in East China's Jiangxi province, Qingbai porcelain is its hidden gem. "It is blue as the sky, bright as …

Qingbai Porcelain Qinghua Porcelain Qingbai Jingdezhen Wang

5 months ago

The color of excellence

China Daily

A Qingbai porcelain cup with lotus flower patterns made by Wang Shangbin. When he later showed his purchases to Gong, the expert immediately identified them as Qingbai porcelain from the Song Dynasty kiln in Jingdezhen. Wang also started to look into ancient kiln sites, conducting examinations both inside and outside the kilns to improve his knowledge of the history and …

Song Jingdezhen Porcelain Kiln Qingbai Qingbai Porcelain Pieces Wang

5 months ago

The color of excellence

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A Qingbai porcelain tea cup with floral patterns made by Wang Shangbin. CHINA DAILY Dedication of one man sees translucent glaze of Qingbai porcelain make a comeback, Yang Feiyue reports. If Qinghua porcelain is the crown jewel of porcelain capital Jingdezhen in East China's Jiangxi province, Qingbai porcelain is its hidden gem. "It is blue as the sky, bright as …

Wang Jingdezhen Porcelain Qingbai Qingbai Porcelain Qinghua

5 months ago

The color of excellence

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A Qingbai porcelain tea cup with floral patterns made by Wang Shangbin. CHINA DAILY Dedication of one man sees translucent glaze of Qingbai porcelain make a comeback, Yang Feiyue reports. If Qinghua porcelain is the crown jewel of porcelain capital Jingdezhen in East China's Jiangxi province, Qingbai porcelain is its hidden gem. "It is blue as the sky, bright as …

Wang Jingdezhen Porcelain Qingbai Qingbai Porcelain Qinghua

5 months ago

The color of excellence

China Daily

A Qingbai porcelain cup with lotus flower patterns made by Wang Shangbin. When he later showed his purchases to Gong, the expert immediately identified them as Qingbai porcelain from the Song Dynasty kiln in Jingdezhen. Wang also started to look into ancient kiln sites, conducting examinations both inside and outside the kilns to improve his knowledge of the history and …

Song Wang Jingdezhen Porcelain Kiln Qingbai Qingbai Porcelain

5 months ago

The color of excellence

China Daily

Wang sculpts a clay model at his workshop in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province. To bring Qingbai porcelain to a wider audience, he and his brother Wang Shuibin established a research society in 2011 that has brought together Qingbai porcelain collectors and experts. "The Wang brothers successfully revived traditional Qingbai porcelain techniques that had been lost for over 700 years," says Li …

Wang Clay Jiangxi Jingdezhen Porcelain Qingbai Qingbai Porcelain

5 months ago

The color of excellence

China Daily

A Qingbai porcelain tea cup with floral patterns made by Wang Shangbin. CHINA DAILY Dedication of one man sees translucent glaze of Qingbai porcelain make a comeback, Yang Feiyue reports. If Qinghua porcelain is the crown jewel of porcelain capital Jingdezhen in East China's Jiangxi province, Qingbai porcelain is its hidden gem. "It is blue as the sky, bright as …

Wang Jingdezhen Porcelain Qingbai Qingbai Porcelain Qinghua

Rizhao craftswoman brings porcelain back to life

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