Porcelain pillow through reiki,
Quan Sheng Tortoise and Shan.
Sleep clouds unconsciously,
Dream Butterfly should be more at ease.
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It is a poem written by the Qianlong Emperor for the porcelain pillow.
In ancient times,
Pillows are extremely common bedding in people's lives,
Except for the wooden pillow,
There are also stone pillows, copper pillows, jade pillows, etc.,
However, it is the ceramic pillow that is widely spread and more preserved.
Porcelain pillows were first created and burned in the Sui Dynasty,
The Tang Dynasty began mass production,
In the two Song Dynasties and the Jin and Yuan Dynasties,
The development of porcelain pillows has entered a period of prosperity.
Ceramic pillows are not just everyday objects,
Its shape and decorative patterns are even more bearing
Traditional cultural charm such as painting, calligraphy, and poetry.
In the history of Chinese ceramics,
Shanxi ancient ceramics outstanding achievements,
With distinct stylistic characteristics,
The majesty and vividness of the Hunyuan kiln, the simplicity and agility of the Yuci kiln,
The light beauty of the Jiexiu kiln, the exquisite craftsmanship of the Changzhi kiln,
The fame of the Pingyang kiln has risen, and the quiet elegance of the Hejin kiln...
Nowadays, "dreams go with the butterflies",
What remains is the porcelain pillow and the "silent words" behind it.
January 26,
An exhibition where you can feel the art of Porcelain Pillows in Shanxi:
Pillow Moon Sleeping Cloud Shanxi Ancient Ceramic Pillow Fine Exhibition
It was carried out in the pro exhibition hall of Yuncheng Museum.
This exhibition,
Jointly organized by Yuncheng Museum and Museum of The King of Nanyue.
The exhibition has been selected in total
There are 131 pieces of the Museum of the King of South Vietnam and the Yuncheng Museum
Fine ceramic pillows from the Tang and Song dynasties to the Ming and Qing dynasties,
From four units:
Millennia whispers
Three Jin kiln fire
Monogatari Dreamhua
Ingenuity is unique
In the way of combining historical materials and cultural relics,
Explain the history of the use of pillows,
And the artistic characteristics of different kiln porcelain pillows in ancient Shanxi,
Search for Shanxi Yuci kiln, Jiexiu kiln, Changzhi kiln,
The humanistic imprint of the Binh Duong kiln and the Hejin kiln.
Immerse yourself in it,
Not only can you understand the various social and cultural functions of ceramic pillows,
You can also learn about the historical appearance of the ancient kiln mouth ceramic pillow in Shanxi.
The exhibition will run until April 25.
▲Exhibition site
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Make the side lying just at shoulder level,
Even if you lie on your back, you feel at ease.
As a very common bedding in life, the earliest pillow can be traced back to the Neolithic Age, and the earliest pillow object was found in the Warring States period, and the upper nobles of the Han Dynasty were buried with jade pillows. During the Sui and Tang dynasties, the ceramic industry flourished, and porcelain pillows stepped onto the historical stage. During the Song and Liao Dynasties, porcelain pillows developed to the peak and gradually declined after the Ming and Qing dynasties. Pillows of different eras have presented unique cultural characteristics and artistic charm. In addition, the pillow also carries the ancestors' sustenance for a better life, revealing the cultural psychology, aesthetic taste, values and social outlook of different groups in various periods.
▲Three-color floral pattern flat square pillow Tang
Kiln in Gong County, Henan
▲ Yellow glazed stranded tire flat square pillow late Tang Dynasty
▲ Yellow glazed twin lion seat pillow Late Tang Dynasty
▲Green glazed stranded tire print ruyi shaped pillow Late Tang Dynasty - Northern Song Dynasty
▲White ground floral pattern tundra waist shape pillow Northern Song Dynasty
Dangyang Yu kiln
▲Three-colored floral pattern double lion seat pillow gold
Shanxi kiln field
▲Black glaze carved double lion ruyi shaped pillow gold
▲Black glazed dog-shaped small pillow Ming
Kiln farms in the northern region
▲Pastel treasure flower square pillow Clear
Jingdezhen kiln
▲Pastel doll-shaped pillow Qing Tongzhi
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Nightshade startled to dream of homecoming,
The kiln fire is bright and red on both sides of the strait.
For thousands of years, the flowers of porcelain pillows in Shanxi's "Hunyuan Kiln", "Yuci Kiln", "Jiexiu Kiln", "Changzhi Kiln", "Hejin Kiln" and "Pingyang Kiln" have bloomed for the first time. The white ground black flowers and prints of the Jiexiu kiln, the black color of the Hejin kiln, the white glaze scratching of the Yuci kiln, the white ground black flower and yellow glaze brown color of the Changzhi kiln, the green glaze carved flower of the Hunyuan kiln, the white glaze carved flower of the Pingyang kiln and other ancient porcelain pillows in Shanxi, with colorful shapes, colorful decorations and diverse connotations, condense the spiritual sustenance and beautiful prayers of people in different periods.
▲White ground brown chrysanthemum pattern cloud head shaped pillow gold
Jiexiu kiln
▲White glazed black flower brown color waist shaped pillow gold
Changzhi kiln
▲White ground filled with black engraved lotus pattern octagonal pillow gold
Kawazu kiln
▲Three colored children play lotus pattern pillow gold
▲ Sauce yellow glaze scratch rabbit pattern octagonal pillow gold
Linfen Dragon Ancestral Kiln
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Pillow poetry books idle,
The scenery in front of the door is better.
The ancients often carved poems and warning sayings on the pillows that accompanied them. The combination of poetic art and porcelain should have begun in the Tang Dynasty and mainly appeared on the products of Changsha kilns. After the Tang Dynasty, the inscriptions on ceramics, especially on ceramic pillows, were almost disappeared for a time, and it did not begin to appear again until the middle and late Northern Song Dynasty, and were extremely popular in the Jin and Yuan dynasties. At present, the poetry and song on the ceramic pillows seen cover a wide range of texts, including both famous and elegant works and folk texts.
▲White brown glaze "Fluke" inscription waist shape pillow
▲White glazed brown color poetry octagonal porcelain pillow Northern Song Dynasty
▲ White ground black color open light verse octagonal porcelain pillow gold
▲White glazed scratched flower poetry rectangular pillow yuan
Binh Duong kiln
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Three colored treasures reflect the white lotus,
The waist pillow is auspicious.
Ancient craftsmen are always good at painting the mountains, flowers, birds, and animals they see in their daily utensils, and often there are scenes such as lotus pond kingfishers, eagles catching rabbits, and baby plays into the paintings, the flowers and grasses painted are flexible and powerful, the birds are vivid, the animals are magnificent, and the babies are innocent. The way of harmonious coexistence between the ancient people and the natural world is quietly revealed in the small world of pillows.
▲ White ground defoliated filling black holding lotus doll pattern octagonal pillow gold
▲ White ground lotus flower "Fude longevity" inscription waist shaped pillow gold
▲White ground filled with brown sheep pattern octagonal pillow gold
Central Shanxi kiln farm
▲White ground flower filling phoenix lotus pattern ruyi shape pillow Northern Song Dynasty
Kiln farm in southern Shanxi
▲ White ground carved with lotus fish pattern eight-sided pillow gold
▲Three-color carved mandarin duck pattern rectangular pillow yuan
Kiln farm in Shanxi region
▲Sauce glaze engraved aquatic grass deer pattern ruyi pillow
▲Pearl ground lotus pattern rectangular pillow yuan
▲White ground black brown color new hedgehog bird pattern tiger shaped pillow gold
▲White ground black brown bird pattern tiger shaped pillow gold
▲Three-color peony pattern rectangular pillow gold
▲Three-colored lotus pattern lace bean-shaped pillow gold
Source: Wenbo Shanxi WeChat public account