China's Ming Dynasty Xuande blue and white porcelain Yunlong drinking cup│ solemn, simple, dragon and majestic

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53289555669_cfce8e9dea_z.jpg China can be called the "Motherland of Ceramics" and enjoys an international reputation. Among them, blue and white porcelain (the full name is white ground blue and white porcelain) is a kind of high-temperature pomelo-colored porcelain with white ground and blue flowers. It is characterized by warmth, elegance, simplicity and elegance. It has special significance and value in the history of the development of Chinese porcelain. Blue and white porcelain has been popular for about 1,300 years. From the earliest blue and white porcelain discovered in the Tang Dynasty, it was simple and simple in the early stage of development. It then went through five dynasties: Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing. The blue and white porcelain of each dynasty showed its own characteristics, among which the Yuan Dynasty The Ming Dynasty was the heyday of the development of blue and white porcelain. At this time, not only were the techniques sophisticated, the themes rich, and the patterns complex, but the different blue materials presented diverse and fascinating appearances. Blue and white porcelain is a type of underglaze painting. Cobalt oxide is used to paint patterns on the ceramic body, and then it is covered with transparent glaze and fired in a kiln. After a high temperature of more than 1,200 degrees, the cobalt oxide turns into a beautiful cyan color. Blue and white porcelain has never ceased to be popular, and is still loved by collectors at home and abroad to this day. It can be said to be a long-lasting, rich and fragrant "wonder" in the ceramic world. During the Yongle and Xuande periods, the firing technology of blue and white porcelain has reached its peak. Xuande blue and white porcelain has a large quantity and variety, and has far-reaching influence. It is said that "blue and white porcelain is first recommended by Xuande". Xuande porcelain has a delicate texture, plain white and hard texture, dense decoration, slightly bluish glaze, and more inscribed vessels, with four- or six-character year inscriptions. The fine brushwork of the decorative paintings during the Xuande period was vigorous; thick and unrestrained. The white space layout of the pattern is very particular, making the overall composition clearer, fresher, calmer and solemn. Xuande's dragon pattern drawings can be said to be the most representative in the entire Ming Dynasty. The dragon's head is high and majestic, its hair is flying upward, its body is slender and stretched, its claws are strong and powerful, and its bravery and vigor give people a sense of awe. ◤Material: Porcelain ◤Size: diameter 9 cm; height 4 cm; bottom diameter 3.5 cm ◤Weight: 89 g ◤Price: $3,800/item ◤Origin: China ◤Quantity: This is the only piece of Xuande blue and white porcelain that has a history of hundreds of years and is worth collecting. ◤ How to maintain blue and white porcelain: 1. When cleaning blue and white porcelain, wash it by hand, because the glaze of porcelain is delicate and can be easily scratched. Remember not to use a rough material for cleaning to avoid scratches on the porcelain surface. 2. Clean the porcelain with water. The water temperature should not exceed 70 degrees, and do not soak the porcelain in hot water for too long to avoid affecting the appearance of the porcelain. 3. After cleaning the porcelain, let it air dry naturally or wipe it with a soft cloth. Do not put it in drying equipment such as high-temperature sterilization cupboards. 4. If there are stains on the porcelain, it is recommended to wash them off immediately. Do not let the stains stay on the porcelain for a long time. If the porcelain is stained by tea or coffee, you can use lemon juice or vinegar to clean it. 5. When cleaning porcelain in winter, the water temperature needs to be controlled to prevent the porcelain from exploding due to freezing or exposure to hot water. When cleaning porcelain, it is best to use wooden or plastic basins. Avoid using porcelain and Cement basins to avoid damage to the porcelain. ※Old items that are more than ten years old are brand new and unused. Due to the passage of time, buying old items will leave some traces of time. 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