“Porcelain for Emperors” introduces traditional porcelain production in the city of Jingdezhen, China, where ceramic vessels were made to imperial order for more than 500 years. Viewers can see Jingdezhen specialists preparing the clay body, transforming it into vessel shapes, glazing and decorating, and firing the last wood-burning kiln still operating in Jingdezhen.
Duration: 12:48
Region: China
Source: The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art