Product Description
Chinese had been making porcelain for more than a thousand years before it reached our shores, but for them it was simply the product of naturally occurring clays and other materials, however when it reached the West it created a sensation. The body of the new porcelain wares was pure white, it was incredibly fine, and yet also incredibly strong, being able to withstand boiling water without cracking, and almost magically it was translucent, allowing the transmission of light through the material itself. The white porcelain tea bowls… were popular among all the folks under heaven, rich or poor” (Li Zhao). This jar is a compelling example of Xing ware, the earliest white porcelain in the world, and it was produced in China beginning in the sixth century and lasted through the mid-tenth century. As the quote above s ests, porcelain was the material of choice for everything from utensils used by peasants to bowls on the emperor’s table. Both durability and aesthetic appeal made Xing ware desirable.
Member Information
| asiabroker |
| Country/Region: | Shang Hai - China |
| Business Nature: | Services or Others |
| Phone: | 15901977136 |
| Contact: | paolo (commer. intermediary) |
| Last Online: | 25 Apr, 2012 |