In the Tang Dynasty, peony patterns were rarely seen before the Kaiyuan period. Peony patterns probably evolved from pomegranate patterns. After the Kaiyuan period, peony patterns flourished for a time. The painting style of the peony pattern on the blue-and-white porcelain of the Tang Dynasty was more "childlike". It used the original single-line flat painting technique, and the painted pattern was simple. At that time, the peony pattern replaced the lotus flower that had been common since the Northern and Southern Dynasties and became a popular decorative content. Ding, Yaozhou, Yue, and Cizhou all had a large number of peony patterns. Most of Ding's were printed peonies, Yaozhou's were carved peonies, Yue's were carved peonies, and Cizhou's were painted peonies. " Fairy Dream of Tang Shi: Fate of Peony " is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The price of Tang Dynasty peony porcelain varied. For example, the 11-inch Luoyang Peony Porcelain Ornaments of Tang Li Zhiguo, Luoyang Red, was priced at 598.00 RMB, which was expected to be shipped on September 6. There was also a Luoyang Peony Porcelain Ornaments of Tang Li Zhiguo, which was priced at 3999.00 RMB. " Fairy Dream of Tang Shi: Fate of Peony " is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The Song Dynasty porcelain peony pattern was one of the decorative patterns of the Song Dynasty porcelain. The peony flower was called the flower of wealth in the Song Dynasty, and it often appeared on Song porcelain as a classic decoration. The composition was rich and varied, with unique and opposite forms. The flowers and leaves of the twining peony and the broken peony intertwined with each other, showing a thriving posture. In terms of expression techniques, the patterns were drawn according to the movements and postures, and they were interweaved beautifully and vividly. The round shape was more realistic, and some arranged peony flowers in the border, which looked very unique. The peony pattern was based on the peony flower as the theme. The branches and leaves were connected like vines and grass. The structure was continuous and had the meaning of "endless life". When the pattern was round and suitable, the peony flower could be placed in the main part of the picture. The branches and leaves were intertwined, making the main pattern more lively. The whole pattern showed gorgeous, rich and colorful characteristics. " Fairy Dream of Tang Shi: Fate of Peony " is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The peony pattern on Song Dynasty porcelain had a unique artistic style. In terms of performance techniques, whether it was drawing techniques or porcelain carving techniques, the peony patterns were mostly looming under the glaze, which was more realistic and detailed, reflecting a vague and faint beauty, which was consistent with the subtle and restrained aesthetic culture of the Song Dynasty literati. In terms of pattern forms, there were flowers, standing trees, twining branches, broken branches, and other forms. The twining peony pattern used peony flowers as the theme, and the branches and leaves were connected by vines and grass. The structure was continuous and had the meaning of " endless growth." Moreover, the twining peony pattern was the main decoration on the Song Dynasty porcelain. From the examples, such as the green glazed carved peony pattern porcelain bowl, the inner wall of the bowl is carved with a realistic technique to engrave the peony pattern, symbolizing wealth and a beautiful life. The multi-petal flower is naturally carved smoothly, and the edges and corners of the pattern are emerald green due to the thick glaze; Ding kiln carved peony pattern bowl also reflects the characteristics of Song Dynasty porcelain peony pattern. A Northern Song Dynasty carved octagonal bowl from Ding kiln was auctioned at a high price in Sotheby's Spring Auction in Hong Kong in 2014, which shows its collection value. " Fairy Dream of Tang Shi: Fate of Peony " is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The peony pattern on the porcelain was a classic decorative pattern. From the perspective of historical development, peony patterns gradually became popular since the Tang and Song Dynasties. During the Tang and Song Dynasties, peony patterns were widely used in porcelain decoration. Ding Kiln and Yaozhou Kiln had carved peony patterns, while Cizhou Kiln had black flowers on white ground. The decorative techniques included engraving and painting. The composition methods were suitable, symmetrical, balanced, etc. There were many forms such as folding branches, crossing branches, and winding branches. The patterns on the utensils increased in level. The decoration of Liao Dynasty porcelain was influenced by Song culture, and the peony pattern also occupied an important position. In the Liao three-colored glaze, the peony pattern mostly appeared in the form of imprinting. In the Yuan Dynasty, the porcelain peony pattern was large and plump. The blue and white peony pattern was the mainstream. The composition was full and there were many layers. It was often combined with auspicious phoenix and peacock to symbolize "wealth and good fortune" and "happiness". There were many artifacts decorated with peony patterns in the Ming Dynasty, and the styles changed in different periods. For example, the petals of peony flowers became slender and the stems were no longer thick during the Hongwu period; the style of peony flowers was more sparse during the Yongxuan period; the layers were richer in the middle period, and the color levels were rich; the layers became fewer in the later period, and the effect of blooming was obvious. In the Qing Dynasty, the decorative techniques of porcelain painting peony patterns were rich. Pink color, wide color, and multicolored became common decorative techniques. The decorative patterns were more full and realistic. Different periods also had their own styles and characteristics. For example, in the early years, the style of the late Ming Dynasty was continued. During the reign of Kangxi, the peony could be three-dimensional with multi-colored colors. During the reign of Yongzheng, the powder color could be finely painted. During the reign of Qianlong, the powder color was more mellow and mature. After the reign of Jiaqing, the precision gradually decreased. In addition, there were also peony porcelains that were created based on peony. For example, Luoyang peony porcelain was made of kaolin from western Henan. After many processes such as grinding raw materials and mixing pulp, it was carefully made. It absorbed the advantages of many traditional ceramic techniques and was completely handmade. Heze City in Shandong Province also had a unique peony porcelain production process. Peony porcelain had a variety of shapes, including nine series such as peony flower baskets and peony flower plates. There were more than a hundred specifications and a complete range of colors. The characteristics of peonies were perfectly presented on the porcelain, and it was known as the "Peony Flower that Never Fades". " Fairy Dream of Tang Shi: Fate of Peony " is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Tang Dynasty peonies had a very high status at that time. From the perspective of planting development, the original birthplace of peony was Hedong Road in Tang Dynasty. Emperor Gaozong of Tang Dynasty moved it from Fenzhou in Hedong to Chang 'an. Later, Wu Zetian transplanted a large number of peonies to Luoyang. As northerners went south, peonies were also brought to Jiangnan area. The planting of peonies had harsh environmental requirements, but as time passed, the cultivation techniques became more and more mature. From the special planting in the royal gardens to the common planting in the homes of nobles and dignitaries, and then to the common people, there were also skilled craftsmen who planted peonies. In terms of social status, peonies were regarded as the " national flower " and a symbol of power and prosperity. Their low production made them expensive and only the rich and powerful could enjoy them. It was regarded as an extremely precious flower and became a way for people to show their status and wealth. The royal family attached great importance to peonies. When they were transplanted to the imperial garden, they were managed and cultivated by professional flower masters. On major holidays or banquets, peonies would be placed to liven up the mood. The empress and concubines would also put peonies on their heads. The emperor also gave peonies as gifts to foreign envoys to show the country's wealth and strength. In terms of cultural content, many famous poets of the Tang Dynasty left behind countless beautiful poems about peonies. From the prosperous Tang Dynasty, the Tang people loved peonies and became popular in the middle and late Tang Dynasty. Peony was integrated into every corner of the life of the Tang Dynasty people. From planting flowers, admiring flowers to painting flowers and chanting flowers, it was endowed with rich cultural implications. Moreover, at that time, the color of peonies was also related to the concept of social hierarchy. Because the official uniforms of the Tang Dynasty were divided into grades by color, the Tang people had a tendency of " valuing purple and despising white " when viewing peonies. For example, white peonies were not popular, while peonies with bright colors were more popular. In the late Tang Dynasty, peonies became a symbol of people's nostalgia, representing the glory of the former Tang Dynasty. Poets from the late Tang Dynasty to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms often lamented that things remained the same but people had changed. " Fairy Dream of Tang Shi: Fate of Peony " is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Tang Dynasty porcelain had a high collectible value, but there were also many imitations on the market. The value of a genuine item depended on its appearance and craftsmanship. If the appearance was good and the craftsmanship was exquisite, its value would be even higher. However, the value of some small kilns and miscellaneous kilns 'civilian bowls and plates, as well as some bottles and jars, were not high. Therefore, to determine the value of a piece of Tang Dynasty porcelain, it was best to provide pictures or links for experts to identify.
The shape of the Tang Dynasty porcelain teapot was mostly a bell mouth, short flow, the handle was located in the upper part of the pot, there was a tie, the body of the pot was relatively short and so on. The earliest teapot was the chicken head teapot from the Wei and Jin Dynasties. The shape of the teapot in the Tang Dynasty evolved from the chicken head teapot. With the improvement of people's tea drinking methods, the shape of the teapot also changed, from the mouth to the mouth, the shape became smaller, the tie disappeared, and the handle changed into the beam and horizontal handle. During the mid-Tang Dynasty, the chicken head pot gradually disappeared and was replaced by a pot that was mainly used to hold water or order tea when brewing tea. As for the specific characteristics and styles of the Tang Dynasty porcelain teapot, the search results did not provide detailed information, so it was impossible to give a specific answer.
The Tang Dynasty was the first prosperous period of porcelain development. From the material point of view, the bowls of the Tang Dynasty could be divided into porcelain bowls, metal bowls, and wooden bowls. Among the Tang Dynasty porcelain bowls, there were green glazed porcelain bowls and white glazed porcelain bowls. The color of the celadon porcelain bowl was as warm as jade, and the color was green. The shape was simple and elegant, and the lines were smooth. The mouth, belly, and bottom of the bowl were carefully carved. It had a high artistic value and was sought after by literati in the Tang Dynasty. The white glazed porcelain bowl was as white as snow. Its texture was pure and flawless. Its shape was also simple and elegant. Its craftsmanship was very high. In the Tang Dynasty, it became a treasure that the royal family, nobles, and literati competed to collect. In terms of shape, the Tang Dynasty porcelain bowl had a large mouth and a small bottom, and the bottom of the bowl had feet. These two characteristics did not change much. From the early Tang Dynasty to the Five Dynasties, there were obvious changes in the bottom of the bowl, which experienced three stages of change: the bottom of the cake, the jade, and the bottom of the circle (foot). The popular periods of each type basically corresponded to the three stages of the early Tang Dynasty, the middle Tang Dynasty to the late Tang Dynasty, and the late Tang Dynasty and the Five Dynasties. This feature was of great significance to the archaeological division of dynasties. In addition, one could also analyze the specific age of the Tang Dynasty porcelain bowl from the surface decoration and the different methods of making it. In the Tang Dynasty, celadon represented by the Yue kiln and white porcelain represented by the Xing kiln were developed, also known as "South Green and North White". The celadon of Yue Kiln became one of the representative porcelains of the Tang Dynasty with its warm, jade-like glaze color and unique shape, while the white porcelain of Xing Kiln won widespread praise for its pure white texture and elegant shape. 19 pieces of Tang Dynasty porcelain were unearthed in the underground palace of the Gate Temple. The shapes of the porcelain were bottles, bowls, plates, plates, etc. Some of them were secret color porcelain bowls. Secret color porcelain was the finest product of Yue kiln as tribute porcelain. It was specially used by the palace. The glaze color and shape were rarely known. It was called "secret color". The ware was mainly green glaze, mixed with agate powder. The glaze was moist and crystal clear, and the glaze layer had a sense of transparent. "Fairy Dream of Tang Shi: Fate of Peony" is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The representatives of the Tang Dynasty porcelain were celadon and white porcelain, as well as the Tri-colored Glazed Tile of the Tang Dynasty. The celadon produced by the Yue kiln in the south was as clear as ice, as lustrous as jade, and its color was similar to tea green. Its products were widely used in people's lives, and due to the demand for export, there were developments such as sketching prints on the basis of single color. The white porcelain produced by Xing Kiln in the north is delicate, the wall is hard and thin, and the sound of knocking is like a chime. In the early days, the shape was classical and elegant, without any paint decoration. In the later period, the shape was innovative and simple decoration was added. Some white porcelains appeared in the late Tang Dynasty and the Five Dynasties, such as printing, edge pressing, flower opening and other decorative techniques. Although the Tri-colored glazed pottery of the Tang Dynasty was a series of pottery products, it was also a bright color in the ceramic industry of the Tang Dynasty. It was popular in the Tang Dynasty. Its colors were mostly yellow, green, white, and also cyan. It had a variety of shapes and gorgeous colors. Most of them were white, green, yellow, and cyan. It gave people a very comfortable visual feeling and promoted the development of glazed tiles in later temples and palaces. In addition, the Tang Dynasty also had the unique Lushan flower porcelain and the deep and subtle black glazed porcelain, which laid the foundation for the Song Dynasty kiln color changing glaze. " Fairy Dream of Tang Shi: Fate of Peony " is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
During the Tang Dynasty and the Five Dynasties, the Yue Kiln in the south and the Xing Kiln in the north were the most famous tea cups. In the Tang Dynasty, tea cups were also known as " chains." Lu Yu's " Tea Classic " mentioned that Yue kiln cups were " on the Ou Yue state, the lips were not curled, the bottom was curled and shallow, and could only hold half a liter." Yue kiln cups were often equipped with a cup holder, which was often in the shape of a lotus leaf curled edge, and a lotus petal-shaped tea cup was held on it. The texture was delicate, the glaze layer was uniform, and the glaze was green. It was regarded as a top grade by Lu Yu. The Xing Kiln was famous for its "white as snow" and "no matter how noble or humble it is, it is used universally". In the Tang Dynasty, the common shape of tea cups in the north and south was open, with inclined straight abdominal wall and jade wall bottom foot. " Fairy Dream of Tang Shi: Fate of Peony " is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!