Longquan celadon china first appeared in the Northern Song Dynasty (966-1279AD), but truly began to take shape in the Jin Dynasty (1115 - 1234AD). When celadon making reached its zenith, Longquan emerged as the most famous celadon making center.', '

Longquan celadon china first appeared in the Northern Song Dynasty (966-1279AD), but truly began to take shape in the Jin Dynasty (1115 - 1234AD). When celadon making reached its zenith, Longquan emerged as the most famous celadon making center.

Tradtionally, Longquan celadon has an "elder kiln" and a "younger kiln."  The former along with Guan, Ru, Ding and Jun are called the "Five Famous Kilns of the Song Dynasty," which is characterized by the ancient poem:

The younger kiln ceramics are characterized by a white base with cyan glaze.  Elegant and simple, the light greenish blue and plum blue are the top grade. Pea green comes in second.

Famous worldwide, Longquan celadon was not only used for every dynasty's royal courts in ancient China, but exported to many other countries and regions of Asia, Africa and Europe early since the Song Dynasty.

Modern Longquan celadon inherits the characteristics of ancient products but surpasses them in uses of materials.  It consistently wins international competitions and has been entitled, "The National Treasure."  Currently, displays can be seen in the Great Hall of the People, Ziguang Pavilion of Zhong Nan Hai, Museum of Emperor Palace, the China Historical Museum and many others.

The blue and white Qinghua porcelain has long been associated with quality and exquisit taste.  It can trace its origins back to the Tang Dynasty.

Following in the tradition of earlier qingbai porcelains, blue and white wares are glazed using a transparent porcelain glaze. The blue decoration is painted onto the body of the porcelain before glazing, using very finely ground cobalt oxide mixed with water. After the decoration has been applied the pieces are glazed and fired.