The characteristics of blue and white porcelain in Qing Dynasty kilns can be described from the following aspects:
Tire glaze: The tire quality of blue and white porcelain in Qing Dynasty folk kilns is generally rough, and the color is mostly gray-white or gray-yellow. The glaze is tightly bonded, and the glaze color is mostly duck egg green, which is not too transparent and has poor luster. Some of the glaze has the phenomenon of shrinkage glaze, and most of them have sauce color. There is no glaze at the bottom of the large utensils, the tread is not neat, the bottom of the bowl is heavy, the edges are very thin, and some have the phenomenon of loach back.
Green material: Qing Dynasty folk kiln blue and white porcelain mainly uses Zhejiang material, blue and white color green, elegant, gray, etc., the overall color is relatively stable. There are also some folk kilns that use other green materials, resulting in a dull blue and white color.
Modeling: The blue and white porcelain of the Qing Dynasty folk kiln has a variety of shapes, mainly for daily use, such as bottles, bowls, plates, pots, etc. Furnishings are also more common, and the shape basically follows the style of the Ming Dynasty, but there are also some innovations and changes.
Ornamentation: The decoration of blue and white porcelain in the Qing Dynasty is rich and diverse, including landscapes, figures, flowers and birds, and wild animals. The ornamental style is simple and vigorous, and the brushwork of multi-line, uniform and complementarity is mostly adopted. Among them, the depictions of landscapes, people, flowers and birds are more realistic, while the beasts are mostly symbolic. In addition, the blue and white porcelain of the folk kiln often adds auspicious elements to the decoration, such as Fulu Suxi, more than every year, etc.
Style: Most of the blue and white porcelain of the Qing Dynasty folk kiln is a simplified font, such as "Da Next Year System", "Da Qing Year System" and so on. Some kilns will also engrave information such as age and kiln records on the bottom of the vessel. These styles are generally not very regular, and the font is relatively rough.
In general, the characteristics of blue and white porcelain in Qing Dynasty kilns are mainly rough and natural, which is in sharp contrast to the delicacy and delicacy of official kilns. Its production technology and artistic style reflect the living habits and aesthetic concepts of the people at that time. In addition, the blue and white porcelain of different periods of folk kilns also has its unique characteristics. For example, in the early Qing Dynasty, the blue and white porcelain of the folk kilns was mainly practical, with a large shape and a strong blue and white color; In the middle and late Qing Dynasty, the blue and white porcelain of the folk kiln paid more attention to decoration, and the decoration was more rich and diverse.
It is worth noting that because the blue and white porcelain of the Qing Dynasty folk kiln is mostly a daily necessities, its production process and material selection are limited by factors such as cost and practicability, and there is a certain gap with the official kiln products. However, it is this difference that makes the blue and white porcelain of the folk kiln have a unique charm and value. They were closer to the reality of the people's lives and reflected the true face of society at that time.
In general, the blue and white porcelain of the Qing Dynasty is one of the important representatives of ancient Chinese porcelain. Their rich characteristics and unique artistic style not only make them valuable for viewing and collecting, but also provide valuable material materials for us to understand and study the social history of that time.