A Study Of Minglongquan Celadon

Starting In this paper,based on the Ming Dynasty Longquan kiln celadon unearthed from sites outside the kiln site,the relevant archaeological data in China were collected and sorted out.According to the characteristics of utensils modeling and decoration,the typology of Longquan celadon unearthed was studied.On this basis,combined with chronological tombs and other materials,Longquan celadon was divided into stages and the characteristics of each period were discussed.Then combined with the above research,this paper discusses the early development and decline in the middle and late period of Longquan kiln and Longquan celadon in Ming Dynasty.In the first part,this paper introduces the basic situation of Longquan Celadon of Ming Dynasty unearthed from tombs,townsites,cellars,living sites,handicraft sites and other sites in China,at the same time,the research status of Minglongquan celadon unearthed in the past is summarized.The second part introduces the types of unearthed Longquan kiln celadon of Ming dynasty.The third part discusses the period of celadon in Longquan Kiln unearthed in Ming Dynasty,a total of three parts.The types,shape characteristics and decorative techniques of Longquan celadon unearthed in each period are also discussed.The first period was the early Ming Dynasty,about 1368 to 1434,that is,from Hongwu to Xuande.The number of Longquan celadon unearthed during this period is the largest,with symmetrical carcass and uniform glaze color.The quality is better,and there are many kinds of utensils.Decorative techniques are engraved,molded or engraved,and so on,the theme of decoration is diverse,mainly flowers,grass leaves and other plant patterns.The second period is the middle of Ming Dynasty,from 1435 to 1521,that is,from the orthodox period of Ming Dynasty to the year of Zhengde of Ming Dynasty.The number of Longquan celadon unearthed in this period was lower than that in the early stage.The appearance is still good,but in terms of glaze color and shape,it is not as good as the early ones.Decorative techniques are molded,engraved or molded decoration,the theme of decoration is mostly flowers.The third period is the late Ming Dynasty,from 1522 to 1644,that is,from the Ming Jiajing to the Ming Chongzhen years.The number of Longquan celadon unearthed in this period is very small,only about 80 pieces.The whole device is thick and heavy,although not to be said to be crude,but the quality has been much worse than before.Decorative techniques are molded,engraved and so on,the subject matter is mostly flowers,grass leaves and historical figures,myths.The fourth part is the analysis of related problems.Including the analysis of the distribution area and users of unearthed Longquan celadon of Ming Dynasty,and the discussion of the reasons for the development and decline of Longquan kiln of Ming Dynasty.Longquan celadon unearthed outside the kiln site is not widely distributed,mainly concentrated in the southern region,less is found in the north.Their users include royalty,bureaucracy and civilians.But there are some specific groups of users in each period,such as the aristocrats in the early Ming Dynasty and the vassals and civilians in the late Ming Dynasty.In terms of technology,there is a clear tendency to learn the pattern of Jingdezhen blue and white porcelain in the early stage,while in the middle and late stages it gradually becomes careless and declining.From the early Ming Dynasty to the middle and late Ming Dynasty,the decline of the number of celadon in Tulongquan kiln site,the reduction of distribution area,the reduction of the number of users,the decline of technology and so on all reflect the decline trend of Longquan in Ming Dynasty.The last part is the conclusion.