Late Qing

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Yixing pottery refers to the unique traditional pottery made in Yixing, China. They are made of reddish clay (Zishe) in Yixing area usually unglazed to show the beauty of brightly colored clay. Most of them are Teaware (called kettles Zishe).

The history of Yixing pottery is Back to the Song and Ming dynasty (AD 960 -1505). The change in the way tea is made in the Ming Dynasty introduced a fundamental revolution in the art of tasting tea in China. People began to drink tea, which is similar to the Young Modern leaves of tea trees. Because Zishe unglazed teapots can maintain color and freshness of the tea better and longer, also rustic elegance of form and natural light into the colors of the research agreement with the ideal of beauty of nature among scholars, teapots Zishe has since developed rapidly and gained the recognition of Chinese ceramics.

Ming and Qing Dynasties are the period most successful in the development history of Yixing pottery, and can be divided into three distinct periods, the initial periods, intermediate and higher.

The first period begins in the early 17th century to early 16th century (period Zhenda Wanli period of the dynasty Ming). Teaware styles Zishe styles absorb copper and silverware, even the style of the furniture of the Ming dynasty. The majority of the type called jinwen (the teapot body lines live).

The average began very early 17th century until the mid 18th century (corresponds to the end of the Middle Ming Dynasty Qing). Ware Zishe reached its peak in this period, many famous potters were active during this time, and they have many forms, the most unique styles of pottery were developed Zishan.

The last period is the late 18th century to 20th century (in the center of the end of the Qing Qing Dynasty). Sponsored researchers increasingly and defense styles with geometric shapes and the recording time were very popular. Moreover, sliding techniques of painting, enamel, size, etc., have been implemented to add more fun to interests of the school.

Yixing Ware Zishe won numerous awards at international trade shows worldwide. All three are made of purple clay Zishe mud, clay and clay red, dark green. Zishe clay has excellent plasticity, which allows creative freedom, a small rate of contraction, or in proportions and dimensions. After cooking, a Teaware Zishe adequate amount of holes air for ventilation so that the teapot can preserve the color, smell and taste of tea. In addition, after frequent use and following cleaning, the kettle will acquire a natural glow of jade and stone beads.

Ware Zishe a lot of styles all made by the slab as techniques party. There is a round style, angular geometric style, style of sculpture, and live sleek Teaware.

There are also a variety of methods for decorating ceramic Zishe. They can be made of clay mixed with grains of clay mixed with clay-colored different, polish the surface of ornaments, etc. require glass, sculpture, skid paint, enamel, lacquer applied and that it contains. The most famous and who has the greatest influence has lasted until today and in history is the record Zishe size of calligraphy and painting. It is a decoration that includes culture, calligraphy, sculpture and painting in the art of tea and was defended by Hen Mansheng that was famous for calligraphy and seal engraving in the Qing Dynasty. This makes Teaware Zishe have artistic and cultural values.

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