After the Rise of Celadon Ware during the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 AD), it was white porcelain that took the spotlight during the Sui Dynasty. In this period (581–618), ceramic artists successfully fired white porcelain, which was largely based on the method of celadon production. Note: White porcelain from this period my also be called white ceramic or simply white ware as according to the Western definition it’s not yet true porcelain. This is because ware from this period where not fully white and translucent. Technically speaking, the secret of firing white ware was mainly a matter of raw material innovation and higher temperature firing. Compared to celadon, the white porcelain glaze contained very little iron, preventing the glaze from darkening. We will use the terms white ware, white porcelain and white ceramic interchangeable in […]

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