Why the Depiction of Children on Ceramics was important during The Qing Dynasty (1636-1912)
by Li Kunyuan , Liang Hui’eThey first appeared during the Sui and Tang dynasties (581-901), developing further approval in the Song dynasty (960-1279) and reaching its zenith in the Qing dynasty (1639-1912). By the time of the…
Meissen Artisan Series: An analysis of the ‘Potter’ Figure
This research paper presents an analysis of a porcelain potter figurine, which was modeled by Johann Joachim Kändler and produced as a part of the artisan series in the 18th century at Meissen Porcela…
Twelve Zodiacal Animal Deities and Fragmented Thoughts on Nine Cows
This article contemplates the history of East Asian twelve zodiacal animal deities and the meaning of the second animal, ‘cow’, in the twelve zodiacal animal deities through nine ceramic artists at Se…
Special Antique English Ceramics Exhibition
by Lewis HalesThe English Porcelain of Colonial and pre-Civil War America Collection was exhibited for three months in 2019 at the Thomaston-Upson Archives, Thomaston, Georgia, America. The rare artifacts, which da…
The Light Still Shines Bright
Linglong porcelain is widely reputed to have been borne out of a mistake. During the production process of making an incense burner, the firing temperature was too high. This caused the glaze to run i…
The Fashionable Figures of 1916-1928 Chinese Porcelain
The decoration of porcelain during this time reflects the influence of the West and allows us to understand how Chinese women became interested in fashion from Europe and America, and therefore weaken…