Song DynastyIt's ChinaPorcelainThe heyday of firing, itsPorcelainThe craftsmanship was exquisite, and it became an artistic treasure of the time. Northern Song DynastyPorcelainwithSouthern Song DynastyPorcelainThere are certain differences in the creative style, craft characteristics, etc., and the following will describe the two dynasties in detail from five elementsPorcelainDistinguish.
Northern Song DynastyPorcelainThe bottom of the foot shows a trend of getting shorter and shorter. Early and middle Northern Song DynastyPorcelainIt is generally a high hoop foot, a back-to-back foot shape, and a late arrivalSouthern Song DynastyPeriodPorcelainThe bottom is mostly solid and flat. This change can be seen in the design of the bottom to see the evolution of the level of craftsmanship and aesthetic trends of the time.
Northern Song DynastyPorcelainThe scribing process is generally inferiorSouthern Song DynastyPeriodPorcelainFiligree. For exampleLongquan kilnPorcelain, Northern Song DynastyLongquan kilnPorcelainAlthough the upper decorative lines are slender and skillful, they are still inferior in the decoration processSouthern Song DynastyPeriodLongquan kilnPorcelainSouthern Song DynastyPeriodLongquan kilnPorcelainThe essence of celadon technology is integrated in shape, decoration and technique, so it is more refined and delicate.
, Northern Song DynastyPorcelainThe bottom tire is heavierPorcelainThe inner walls are also thicker. In contrast,Southern Song DynastyPeriodPorcelainThe carcass is thinner and lighter, but the carcass is somewhat rough. This difference may be due to the raw materials and firing technology of the time. The difference in the bottom tire also distinguishes the two dynastiesPorcelainOne of the important bases.
In the early Northern Song Dynasty, craftsmen used the back-firing method to put porcelain embryos into saggers for firing. In the middle of the Northern Song Dynasty, the overfiring method was adopted, that is, the porcelain embryo was placed in a sagger to fire multiple pieces at one timePorcelain, but it is necessary to scrape off the glaze of the rim part of the mouth in advance. WhileSouthern Song DynastyPeriod, it is common to have a mangkouPorcelain, iePorcelainThere is no glaze on the edge part. To disguise this shortcoming, craftsmen usually wrapped it in metalPorcelainThe part of the mouth edge, which is also distinguished between the two dynastiesPorcelaina characteristic.
, Northern Song DynastyPorcelainExceptRu kilnIn addition, most of them use gaskets or pad cakes for firing, andSouthern Song DynastyPorcelainThere are many nails on it. If you see one with more nails at the bottomPorcelain, that's mostlySouthern Song Dynastyperiod of firing.
By understanding these five elements, we can distinguish the Northern Song Dynasty andSouthern Song DynastyofPorcelain。Of course, as a collector, you can also identify and explore more characteristics based on your personal experience and collecting experience. As the saying goes, "practice makes perfect", and in the process of continuous learning and accumulation, we can also better appreciate and appreciateSong DynastyPorcelainThe charm.
In short,Song DynastyPorcelainThe level of firing and artistic value in the world are well-known, and the Northern Song Dynasty andSouthern Song DynastyofPorcelainThere are certain differences in technology, ornamentation, firing methods, etc. Through the observation of the porcelain ring, carving, bottom tire, production process and bottom nails, we can distinguish between the two dynastiesPorcelainto learn more about ancient ChinaPorcelaindevelopment history and value characteristics. Hopefully these are rightPorcelainThose who are interested are helpful, and you are welcome to share your collecting thoughts and insights. Let's find outSong DynastyPorcelainFeel the wisdom and art of the ancients.