Blue-and-white porcelain pot
Date: Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
“Blue and white” wares refer to white pottery and porcelain decorated with glaze with a blue pigment. In the 14th century, the blue-and-white technique was fully developed in China, together with porcelain technology.
Though unpopular for a time, blue and white porcelain wares came back to prominence with the Xuande Emperor (1426-1435). They are noted for their simple yet delicate design and sparkling glaze. Such porcelain is also known for its amazing variety of patterns.
Zisha teapot
Date: Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Height: 17.7cm
Caliber: 7.7cm
Traditionally, zisha refers to the dark brownish stoneware that gives its name to the type of stoneware usually related to Yixing, a city in Jiangsu Province. Zisha teapots are prized for their ability to absorb traces of the tea, creating a more complex flavor, and that is why it is recommended to use each tea vessel for one kind of tea (white, green, oolong, or black), or sometimes even one variety of tea only.
By Xu Xinlei
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