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Longquan 

Longquan, located in the southwestern part of Zhejiang Province, China, is renowned for its rich history and stunning natural scenery. With a celadon-making tradition that spans over 1700 years, Longquan is particularly renowned for its celadon production, notably the Longquan celadon.

 

The traditional firing technique of Longquan celadon was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in September 2009.

Longquan Celadon

Longquan celadon is traditionally classified into two main categories known as "Ge ware" (from the elder brother kiln) and "Di ware" (from the younger brother kiln). 

Ge ware

The notable features of "Ge ware" include a thick glaze surface covered with patterns. The patterns include ice crackle, crab claw, and cowhair patterns.

Di ware

The characteristics of "Di ware" include a rich glaze layer, a blue-green glaze color, and a soft luster, resembling the brilliance and moisture of jade. 

Glaze

The most striking feature of Longquan celadon is its jade-like green glaze. Among them, pale blue glaze (1180°C-1280°C) and plum-green glaze (1250°C-1280°C) are representative glaze colours. The pale blue glaze presents a soft, elegant, and translucent texture reminiscent of light green jade. The plum-green glaze is typically formed at higher firing temperatures, with a thicker glaze layer that exhibits a jade-like luster.

Local Clay

The porcelain clay used in Longquan celadon mainly comes from the local area, with its primary component being kaolinite. This type of clay establishes a solid foundation for Longquan celadon, imparting characteristics such as delicacy, lightness, and hardness to the ceramics.

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Another significant local clay is Longquan's zijin clay. This type of clay has a very high iron content, and the redox of iron leads to the green glaze of celadon.

Address: Longquan Research Institute of Jingdezhen Ceramic University, Longquan City, Zhejiang Province (Building 12, Phase II of Longquan Celadon Culture and Creative Base)

Postcode: 323700

Phone: +86 13735910701

             +86 18957085968

E-mail: lqrijcu@celadonlongquan.com

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