Site of Yiyao Kiln

Site of Yiyao Kiln

The Site of Yiyao Kiln is a cultural heritage site protected at the provincial level in Fujian Province.

Site of Yiyao Kiln

Located in the southwest of Dongqiao Town, Minqing County, the kiln site spans from Yiyao Village to Anren Village, covering more than a dozen mountain ridges with a total area of 53,300 square meters. It was a large kiln site for producing celadon-glazed porcelain during the Song and Yuan dynasties in Fujian Province. Discovered in 1958, it was re-examined in 1983 and 1987. Dozens of kilns used for firing porcelain have been discovered—these were built as dragon kilns along the mountains, reaching lengths of 70 meters, widths of 2.5 meters, and slopes of 35 degrees. They were constructed with kiln bricks and discarded saggar fragments. Artifacts collected include kiln tools such as saggers, pillars, and spacer pads, as well as a variety of celadon-glazed porcelain vessels featuring stamped or carved patterns—such as bowls, washing dishes, cups, basins, lids, jars, stoves, and teapots. A small number of black-glazed ceramics were also unearthed. In addition, there are a few hand-modeled small figures in black-glazed or celadon-glazed clay, such as lions, dogs, and pig heads.

Designated as a provincial-level cultural heritage site in 1991.

Dongqiao Town: A town under the jurisdiction of Minqing County. Established as Dongqiao Township in 1958, converted into a commune in the same year, reverted to township status in 1984, and reinstated as a town in 1992. It is located in the northern part of the county, on the north bank of the Min River, 30 kilometers from the county seat. Covering an area of 187.3 square kilometers with a population of 20,000, it governs 22 village committees: Guoyang, Daxi, Dayue, Anrenxi, Yiyao, Shanxian, Xizhi, Huyang, Zhushan, Huangping, Guanzhen, Liushan, Beiyang, Xiazhai, Pingxi, Nankeng, Xisha, Xin Qiao, Huangtuling, Cunhou, Gaogang, and Zhuling. The main agricultural products are soybeans and fruits, and the area is rich in bamboo and timber. The sandalwood olives from Anrenxi Village are renowned both within and outside the province... More details about Dongqiao Town++