Product Name: Ru Kiln Ice-Crack Pattern Tea Set Place of Origin: Dehua, Fujian Style: Ice-Crack Pattern of Ru Kiln Dimensions: As shown in the figure Craftsmanship: High-temperature Firing Material: Ceramic Packaging: Gift Box Packaging Raw Material: High-quality Kaolin
Technological Characteristics
The ice - crack pattern of Ru kiln is caused by the difference in the coefficients of thermal expansion and contraction between the body and the glaze layer. After firing and cooling, the glaze surface naturally cracks. The cracks are like the cracking of ice on a river in cold winter, with an irregular yet naturally smooth shape, which is uniquely beautiful.
Aesthetic Value
The ice - crack pattern seems incomplete, yet it conforms to the concept of "incomplete beauty" in traditional Chinese aesthetics. The interwoven lines have a natural rhythm, giving people a sense of simplicity and elegance, and endowing porcelain with unique artistic charm.
Historical Status
Ru kiln is one of the five famous kilns in the Song Dynasty, well - known for firing celadon. Porcelain with ice - crack patterns is a treasure among Ru kiln products. Due to the short firing time and complex craftsmanship of Ru kiln, the quantity of surviving pieces is scarce, and those with ice - crack patterns are even rarer. They have been sought after by literati, scholars, and collectors throughout history, and have had a profound impact on the porcelain - making techniques and aesthetic concepts of later generations.
