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Handcrafted Crackle Glaze Blue and White Porcelain Vase
Handcrafted Crackle Glaze Blue and White Porcelain Vase
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The crackle-glazed blue-and-white porcelain combines the simplicity and heaviness of ceramic materials, the agility and liveliness of hand-painted paintings, and the exquisiteness and delicacy of carving techniques. It is a model of the perfect combination of tradition and art.
The key to making this vase lies in the choice of ceramic materials. Jingdezhen has unique, high-quality porcelain clay resources. Craftsmen carefully select porcelain clay with fine particles and suitable viscosity. After washing, sedimentation, aging, and other processes, impurities are removed to make the porcelain clay purer and more uniform, laying a solid foundation for the quality of the vase.
Then enter the molding stage. Experienced craftsmen use their skills to give the porcelain clay the shape of a vase through methods such as throwing or grouting.
After the vase body is formed and dried to a suitable degree, the key step of hand-painting is ushered in. Craftsmen hold special brushes, dip them in blue-and-white pigments with cobalt oxide as the main component, and carefully outline and depict on the surface of the body.
In addition to painting, carving techniques also add a lot of color to the vase. Craftsmen use tools such as chisels to make fine carvings on the surface of the vase.
During the carving process, craftsmen need to accurately grasp the strength and depth. If it is too shallow, the charm will be insufficient, and if it is too deep, the structure of the vase may be damaged.
The production of crackle glaze is a highlight of this vase. Craftsmen have formulated special glaze formulas according to different artistic effect requirements. In the glazing process, the crackle glaze is evenly applied to the vase blank, painted with blue and white patterns, and carved.
Subsequently, the vase is sent to a high-temperature kiln for firing. Under the action of high temperature, the glaze and the porcelain body undergo complex physical and chemical reactions. When the vase cools from high temperature, due to the different thermal expansion coefficients of the glaze and the porcelain body, the glaze surface will naturally crack, forming a unique crack effect.
Size: Model A: 8.66in high, 8.66in wide, 2.95 in diameter
Model B: 12.2in high, 7.87in wide, 4.33 in diameter
Model C: 12.2in high, 7.87in wide, 4.33 in diameter
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The History of Jingdezhen Ceramics
Located in China's Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen boasts a history of porcelain making that spans over 1,700 years.
Jingdezhen's porcelain journey began during the Han Dynasty (202 BC - 220 AD), when locals began crafting simple pottery. Over time, by the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907 AD), Jingdezhen had become renowned for producing high-quality celadon (blue-colored porcelain) and white porcelain. These porcelains, famous for their delicate texture and smooth glaze, began to be traded throughout China.
Basic Ceramic Production Process
1. Select and prepare the ceramic raw materials.
2. Form the body.
3. Allow to air dry.
4. Glaze to impart color and luster to the ceramic.
5. Firing at high temperatures. This is the transformation from clay to ceramic.
6. Apply decorations such as painting and carving, and polish to enhance the texture.
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Today, Jingdezhen still preserves its traditional techniques for making porcelain. It remains a major porcelain production center in China, attracting porcelain enthusiasts, artists, and collectors from around the world. Jingdezhen's porcelain showcases a long history of porcelain-making and constantly innovative craftsmanship, becoming a living museum of Chinese porcelain culture.