Jingdezhen


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Jing·de·zhen

 (jĭng′dŭ′jĕn′)
A city of southeast China southwest of Shanghai in Jiangxi province. It is known for its pottery industry.
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Jingdezhen

(ˈdʒɪŋˈdɛdʒɛn) ,

Fowliang

or

Fou-liang

n
(Placename) a city in SE China, in NE Jiangxi province east of Poyang Lake: famous for its porcelain industry, established in the sixth century. Pop: 416 000 (2005 est)
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Among Kangxi'smany contributions to Chinese arts and culture, he revived the porcelain industry and initiated a new era of high-quality production at Jingdezhen. Reminiscent of one of the scenes painted on imperial porcelain by Qing dynasty artists, the Montblanc High Artistry Homage to Emperor Kangxi Limited Edition 1, The Hunter brings to life the emperor's lifelong passion for tiger hunting.
Chinese artist Bai Ming was born near Jingdezhen, the birthplace of porcelain, and has been credited with breathing new life into an old art form.
The Morning Room, which was previously known as the Breakfast Room, is now adorned by Jingdezhen China, priceless artwork and royal busts.
The events will focus on Chinese culture, and include the Xi'an Cultural Exchange Group Gala performances, a Chinese food show by Quanjude -- which was founded in 1864 -- a traditional Chinese medicine show by Tongrentan, a Chinese porcelain show by Jingdezhen the Porcelain Capital of China, a number of on-site demonstrations by China Intangible Cultural Heritage inheritors, a Chinese traditional costumes and handicrafts display, as well as a variety of cultural performances by the Chinese Art Troupe of Cyprus, the overseas Chinese and the local art groups.
Mr Robin and Mr Fu, representative of Jiangxi Company and head of the delegation, said, 'We want to establish Industrial Incubator for technology transfer and to introduce new contemporary designs and techniques to Pakistan in ceramics and porcelain industry.' He also added that the city Jingdezhen is the heart and soul of China's ceramics and about 70 percent work of Chinese ceramic industry was being done under the expertise of Jiangxi industries.
He also added that, the city Jingdezhen is the heart and soul of China's Ceramics and about 70% work of Chinese ceramic industry was being done under the expertise of Jiangxi industries.
He added that the city Jingdezhen was the heart and soul of China's Ceramics and about 70 per cent work of Chinese ceramic industry was being done under the expertise of Jiangxi industries.
Like for pottery porcelain, from kilns including those of the imperial porcelain town Jingdezhen, the teapot specialist of Yixing, silk from Suzhou and iron ware from the town of Foshan in Guangdong province, which also produced pottery were allocated (Zeyi, 1957).
The porcelain piece, from the mid to late 18th century, is the only known example of its kind and was made by the Jingdezhen workshops for the ruler's courts.