A piece of Fahua porcelain is showcased at the sixth annual conference of the Taihu World Cultural Forum in Bengbu, East China's Anhui Province, on Nov. 17. (Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn)
The sixth annual conference of the Taihu World Cultural Forum was held in Bengbu, East China's Anhui Province, from Nov. 17 to 19.
As an important part of the forum, guests from cultural circles worldwide witnessed the outcomes of the revival of Fahua porcelain techniques at the Moon-lit Lake Cultural Tourism Zone in the Ancient Chinese Residence Expo Park on Sunday afternoon.
At the conference, some exquisite Fahua porcelain works were unveiled, evidence of the successful restoration of the Fahua production process, which had been lost for more than 100 years.
A piece of Fahua porcelain is showcased at the sixth annual conference of the Taihu World Cultural Forum in Bengbu, East China's Anhui Province, on Nov. 17. (Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn)
Fahua is a low-temperature form of porcelain with a colored glaze involving a variety of hues such as blue, green, yellow, purple and white.
Originating in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), its production was halted after Emperor Yongzheng's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). During the 300 to 400 years of its development, the production and manufacturing level of Fahua reached an unprecedented height. With its technical sophistication, gorgeous appearance and lively low-temperature glaze colors, Fahua remains unique in the history of Chinese ceramics.
Since its founding in 2010, Zhaoyuan Kiln has pursued a mission to revitalize the craft of Fahua porcelain. After overcoming many difficulties, the team finally succeeded in reviving it and made it possible for people around the world to see the beauty of its techniques.
Fahua porcelain works are showcased at the sixth annual conference of the Taihu World Cultural Forum in Bengbu, East China's Anhui Province, on Nov. 17. (Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn)
Fahua porcelain works are showcased at the sixth annual conference of the Taihu World Cultural Forum in Bengbu, East China's Anhui Province, on Nov. 17. (Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn)
A piece of Fahua porcelain is showcased at the sixth annual conference of the Taihu World Cultural Forum in Bengbu, East China's Anhui Province, on Nov. 17. (Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn)
A piece of Fahua porcelain is showcased at the sixth annual conference of the Taihu World Cultural Forum in Bengbu, East China's Anhui province, on Nov 17.
A piece of Fahua porcelain is showcased at the sixth annual conference of the Taihu World Cultural Forum in Bengbu, East China's Anhui province, on Nov 17.
A piece of Fahua porcelain is showcased at the sixth annual conference of the Taihu World Cultural Forum in Bengbu, East China's Anhui province, on Nov 17.
A piece of Fahua porcelain is showcased at the sixth annual conference of the Taihu World Cultural Forum in Bengbu, East China's Anhui province, on Nov 17.
