Study On The Firing And Decoration Of Huangpu Kiln Celadon In Tang Dynasty And

Huang Bu kiln is one of the most important kiln in the north of China from the Tang to Wu Dai Dynasty, which is located in Huang Bu Town, Tong Chuan City, Shaanxi Province. The porcelain of Huang Bu kiln are various. Distinguished from the color of glaze, it has white, black, yellow and green-glazed porcelain. And distinguished from the shape and function of the porcelain, it includes tableware, drinking vessel, tea-set and also stationery and cosmetic products.According to the archaeological discovery, the green-glazed porcelain in Huang Bu had been manufactured in the middle-late period of Tang Dynasty. In this period, the green-glazed porcelain of Huang Bu kiln, whether the quality of fetal soil or the color of glaze, are in a stage of exploration and imitation, the shape and decoration of the porcelain are less various. From the Wu Dai Dynasty, the quantity of green-glazed porcelain in Huang Bu kiln soared. The quality of fetal soil and the color of glaze are largely improved, a large number of high-quality products had emerged. At the same time, laid the foundation of the exportation of the products and also the great development at the Song Dynasty.Green-glazed porcelain of Huang Bu kiln, At the Wu Dai Dynasty, for such an great and important development, must be promoted by many external and internal causes. This article attempt to discuss this issue from several facts, including the formula of fetal soil and glaze, burning technology, the skill of molding and decoration and also combined with the contemporary social background. The green-glazed porcelain of Huang Bu kiln is in the first burning stage at Tang Dynasty, according to the formula of glaze, had probably, in the mount, attempted to imitate the advanced technology of Yue kiln. But in a way, there are lots of difference between Yue and Huang Bu kiln from whether fetal soil or the structure of kiln, in order to achieve the level of Yue kiln, at the Wu Dai Dynasty, Huang Bu kiln had carried out a series of reforms. Including the skill of fetal soil preparation, the improvement of kiln tools and so on. As a result, the process level of Huang Bu kiln had been greatly improved. In addition, Huang Bu kiln had been at the center of regional politics in this period. Besides some chaotic times, the high degree of social stability, frequent cultural exchange and the communication between the skill-advanced kiln are the mainstream of this period. Under the influence of these factors, at the Wu Dai Dynasty, Huang Bu kiln has made a considerable progress and development.