The official kiln in ancient China gathered the most skilled craftsman and used a strict manufacturing process www.onlineairmax90outlet.com , which represented the highest level of porcelain making at that time. Since the official kilns were run by the Imperial government, the Imperial kiln wares, to some extent, reflected the taste and character of emperors and the history of development.
Imperial kiln wares (Guanyao) generally refer to the porcelains manufactured at the ancient official kiln and primarily dedicated to the royal family.
The Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianglong periods in the Qing Dynasty were seen as the most prosperous times, and Imperial kiln ware reached its peak development in Chinese history. Now let's take a look on the Imperial porcelains during these three periods, influenced by the taste of these three legendary emperors.
A pair of very rare blue and copper-red vases from the Kangxi period [Photo english.cguardian]
Kangxi Emperor air max 90 premium outlet , the longest reigning emperor in Chinese history, is considered one of China's greatest emperors. Kangxi was a workaholic. The Qing Dynasty opened up the "Prosperous Era of Kangxi and Qianlong" during his reigning period, also as the Imperial kiln began to revive. However, due to the chaotic situation in the early Kangxi period, most of the Imperial porcelain remaining today is small, such as plates, bowls, or brush-washers. The pair of big vases above is rarely seen and sold for 24 air max 90 essential outlet ,150,000 RMB at the China Guardian 2011 Spring Auctions. The shape of vase looks like a huge bell, which appeared exclusively during the Kangxi period.
A coral-ground and cloisonne enamel 'flower' bowl from the Kangxi period [Photo english.cguardian]
Enamel porcelains were extremely valuable during the three periods, first created during Kangxi's time. Since the manufacturing process and materials of enamel porcelain were incomparable, the Qing government had a monopoly on this kind of porcelain. The enamel bowl above, characterized by an excessively thin body under the glaze, sold for 4,370 air max 90 ez outlet ,000 RMB at the China Guardian 2011 Autumn Auctions.
A rare blue and white 'pine, bamboo and plum blossom' bowl from the Kangxi period [Photo english.cguardian]
The Blue-and-White porcelain changed a lot in tone during Kangxi's ruling period, from fresh bright to murky grey, finally returning to a clean, bright look. The Kangxi Blue-and-White wares have a reputation for using many kinds of blue, making the porcelain look multi-colored. This bowl above, in distinctly layered blue, sold for 3 air max 90 shoes outlet ,450,000 RMB at the China Guardian 2013 Spring Auctions, is an excellent example of Imperial Blue-and-White ware during Kangxi period.
A Blue-and-White vase from the Kangxi period [Photo english.cguardian]
Kangxi was a quite long-lived emperor, therefore the imperial kiln wares expressing wishes for longevity were frequently manufactured in the late Kangxi period. This big vase above, with 100 Chinese characters of "寿" on it, which means "a long life", sold for 682,000 RMB at the 4th China Guardian Quarterly Auctions in 2005.
A very rare and fine ruby-back small bowl from the Yongzheng period [Photo english.cguardian]
Yongzheng Emperor cheap air max 90 outlet , who was a hard-working ruler like his father Kangxi Emperor, continued an era of peace and prosperity during the Qing Dynasty. His reign was known as strict, efficient, and vigorous, the same as his imperial kiln wares featuring the highest quality. Since Yongzheng Emperor was a very rigorous man with good taste, the Imperial kiln ware during his reign had a reputation for being flawless, with an elegant shape and charming color. The color of the small bowl above, called "rouge red" air max 90 outlet online , was a typical color during the era of Yongzheng Imperial porcelain. This bowl sold for 5,290,000 RBM at the China Guardian 2011 Spring Actions.
Imperial kiln wares reflect taste of famous emperors A white-glazed dish from the Yongzheng period [Photo english.cguardian]
This chrysanthemum-shaped dish above, pure, white and elegant, has an irresistible charm, and shows the high level of porcelain making during the Yongzheng period. It sold for 2,300 air max 90 china outlet ,000 RMB at the China Guardian 2011 Spring Auctions. The chrysanthemum shape comes from the Song Dynasty, as Song people loved the chrysanthemum for its meaning of being unimpressed by power or money. Yongzheng Emperor much admired the Song style. According to records, he ordered the Imperial kiln to manufacture 40 pieces each of 12 kinds of chrysanthemum-shaped dishes. We can see how much Yongzheng Emperor loved this kind of dish.
A pair of blue-glazed bowls from the Yongzheng period [Photo english.cguardian]
Sky blue glaze wares mainly appeared during the three periods of the Qing Dynasty. Those from Yongzheng's period were even more expertly manufactured than the other two. This pair of sky blue glazed bowls are simple and delicately shaped and sold for 1,840,000 RMB at the 28th China Guardian Quarterly Auctions. They are nearly 300 years old but are perfectly preserved.
A famille rose bowl from the Yongzheng period [Photo english.cguardian]
This famille rose bowl above, painted with peonies, chrysanthemums and rocks, sold for 1 air max 90 outlet ,771,000 RMB at the China Guardian 2001 Autumn Auctions. Famille rose wares were made starting from the late Kangxi period, and reached their highest level during the Yongzheng period. Figures of flowers and butterflies were mostly found on pieces.
A fine and extremely rare pot from the Qianlong period [Photo english.cguardian]
Qianlong Emperor, the son of Yongzheng Emperor, ruled the Qing Empire and lived a luxurious lifestyle, unlike his father. Although his early years saw the continuation of an era of prosperity, his final years saw troubles as corruption lead to the decline of the empire. Qianlong Emperor spent large amount of money on artworks, so the Imperial kiln manufactured the largest number of pieces during this period. Qi