Ancient Jun porcelain continues to shine

The photo taken on Aug 20, 2024 shows an artwork of Jun porcelain exhibited at a museum in Shenhou township, Yuzhou county, Central China's Henan province. [Photo by Dong Senhe/chinadaily.com.cn]

The enigma of Jun porcelain lies in its glaze firing technique, where pottery coated with glaze is subjected to high temperatures in a wood-fired kiln. This process yields unpredictable yet mesmerizing natural color transformations influenced by kiln temperature and humidity fluctuations, resulting in a harmonious visual feast of blended hues.

Enduring for over millennia, Jun porcelain craftsmanship has transitioned from a traditional teacher-to-student inheritance model to a more socially inclusive and educational approach.