As one of the famous porcelains in Chinese history, Song Dynasty Ru kiln porcelain has unique characteristics of authenticity. The following is a detailed introduction to the characteristics of genuine Ru kiln porcelain from the Song Dynasty:
1.The shape is simple and atmospheric.
The shape of Ru kiln porcelain in the Song Dynasty is mostly simple and atmospheric, and there are few overly cumbersome decorations. The types of utensils include bowls, plates, cups, bottles, stoves, zun, etc., and present elegant shapes with simple lines and soft arcs.
2.The glaze is as warm as jade.
The glaze color of Ru kiln porcelain in the Song Dynasty is mainly azure and sky blue, and the enamel is warm and moist like jade, and the color is soft. The glaze has obvious openings, showing the characteristics of "opening pieces like fish scales", which is one of the typical characteristics of Ru kiln porcelain in the Song Dynasty.
3.Exquisite craftsmanship.
The production of Ru kiln porcelain in the Song Dynasty is exquisite, and it is known for its delicate clay, firm fetal bones, and thick enamel. The outer wall of the utensils is mostly glazed, and the inner wall is not glazed to the end. This production process makes the carcass and glaze of Song Dynasty Ru kiln porcelain extremely exquisite.
4.The ornamentation is simple and elegant.
The decoration of Ru kiln porcelain in the Song Dynasty is simple and generous, mainly monochrome glaze, and there are few complicated pattern decorations. The common patterns are decorated with string patterns, prints, carved flowers, etc., with smooth lines and reasonable layout.
5.The firing temperature and heat are properly controlled.
The firing temperature and heat of Ru kiln porcelain in the Song Dynasty were properly controlled, so that the porcelain showed the characteristics of firmness, delicacy and warmth after high-temperature firing. At the same time, attention is also paid to the control of the atmosphere during the firing process, which makes the glaze of Ru kiln porcelain present a unique texture.
6.The material is special.
The material of Ru kiln porcelain in the Song Dynasty is special, and a clay with high iron content is used as the raw material, so that the carcass and glaze of Ru kiln porcelain are black or black-brown. This is also one of the important differences between Ru kiln porcelain and other porcelain.
In short, the Ru kiln porcelain of the Song Dynasty, as a treasure in the history of Chinese porcelain, has unique characteristics of authenticity. Its shape is simple and atmospheric, the glaze color is warm and moist like jade, the craftsmanship is exquisite, the decoration is simple and generous, the firing temperature and heat are properly controlled, and the material is special, all of which make the Ru kiln porcelain of the Song Dynasty become a classic in the history of Chinese porcelain.