Title
Firing support
Year/Period
14th century onwards
Region
Zulonggong site, Dehua county, Fujian province, China
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Unknown Type: H:4.9 x Dia:8.4 cm
Accession No.
2008-06352
Collection of
This pedestal-shaped firing support is used help support ceramic ware and maintain its shape during firing in the kiln. The Dehua kilns in Fujian province were already active during the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), when moulded vessels were made for export in large quantities. By the late Ming (17th century), these kilns were already famous for their ivory-white religious figurines. Export wares made for the European market became internationally famous and eventually provided the catalyst for the invention of true porcelain in Europe.
