Chinese traditional Jun porcelain of the 20th century

Author: Mei Guojian
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This book is a systematically illustrated catalog reflecting the kiln-firing levels of Jun porcelain during these three periods. It includes over 200 types and more than 300 pieces of Jun porcelain produced in Yuzhou, Henan, the original birthplace of Jun porcelain, during the 20th century. It covers the shapes, glazes, and patterns of Jun porcelain from the late Qing Dynasty to the end of the 20th century. It holds practical value for studying the history of ceramic development during this period and is also a reference book for Jun porcelain enthusiasts. Jun kiln was one of the five famous kilns during the Northern Song Dynasty in China. Its products—Jun porcelain—are renowned worldwide for their unique (yao bian) glaze colors, which change unpredictably during firing. Since the Qing Dynasty, illustrated catalogs of Jun porcelain have primarily focused on the Song and Yuan dynasties, while images of Jun porcelain from the Qing, Republic of China, and People's Republic of China periods are scattered in other books. This book systematically reflects the kiln-firing levels of Jun porcelain during these three periods. It includes over 200 types and more than 300 pieces of Jun porcelain produced in Yuzhou, Henan, the original birthplace of Jun porcelain, during the 20th century. It covers the shapes, glazes, and patterns of Jun porcelain from the late Qing Dynasty to the end of the 20th century. It holds practical value for studying the history of ceramic development during this period and is also a reference book for Jun porcelain enthusiasts.