Just Like an Old Friend Under the Lamp: Listening Carefully to the Wonderful Sound of Chinese Porcelain

Porcelain originated in China and has been spread to countries around the world as early as the Silk Road period. This is a wonderful book about Chinese porcelain. The author shows readers the beauty and uniqueness of porcelain through in-depth discussions on the history, production technology and cultural connotations of Chinese porcelain. This book is not only an illustrated guide to introduce porcelain, but also a thought-provoking work. The author helps readers better understand the value and charm of Chinese porcelain by interpreting the stories and symbolic meanings behind it in detail. He depicts the delicate beauty of porcelain with exquisite brushstrokes, leading readers into the spiritual world of Chinese porcelain.

A work that popularizes the knowledge and history of celadon. You can learn many little stories related to celadon by reading this work. Original celadon, Eastern Han celadon, black porcelain, Sui and Tang white porcelain, Song Dynasty celadon, Yuan Dynasty blue and white porcelain, Ming and Qing official kiln porcelain, folk kiln wares, etc. The book introduces the different characteristics and advantages of these porcelains in detail. Celadon is a treasure that our country can be proud of. The world of celadon is elegant and wonderful. With the review of historical anecdotes, you can recognize the creativity and wisdom of the ancients. Listening to the crisp voice of Chinese celadon is like facing an old friend under the lamp.

This book is like an old friend under the lamp, using beautiful words to describe the history and culture of Chinese porcelain. It not only allowed me to appreciate the exquisiteness of ancient porcelain, but also taught me many interesting historical stories. This reminds me of the book "History of Chinese Ceramics", both of which can lead us to appreciate the charm of Chinese porcelain. Recommended to friends who like Chinese culture, reading this book is like chatting with old friends, pleasant and comfortable.