Qing Dynasty Kangxi porcelain. Color glaze volume

Author: Tie Yuan
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: During the Qing Dynasty, especially the reign of Emperor Qianlong, porcelain production reached the peak of feudal society. The significant declaration of color glaze varieties was extremely rich, encompassing both traditional glazes inherited from previous dynasties and innovative glazes unique to the era, filling the gaps in the history of Chinese ceramics. Regardless of the glaze, the colors were diverse—such as lemon yellow and rice yellow in yellow glazes; sky blue, cinnabar red, and rose red in red glazes; and celadon blue, sky blue, and peacock blue in blue glazes. Among these, many outstanding works have been passed down through generations. This book features over 300 pieces of Qianlong-era color-glazed porcelain, involving nearly 30 types of glazes. While introducing the glaze colors of the pieces, it also explains the relationship between glazing techniques, glaze formulation, and firing atmosphere, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of both the glaze colors and the firing processes of Qianlong porcelain.