Mengjiajing Kiln Site

Mengjiajing Kiln Site

Mengjiajing Kiln Site is a cultural heritage site protected at the provincial level in Shanxi Province.

Mengjiajing Kiln Site

Mengjiajing Kiln Site (First Batch Provincial-Level Protection)

Era: Song Dynasty

Address: North of Mengjiajing Village, Yingze District, Taiyuan City

The site is located in Mengjiajing Village, 15 kilometers east of Taiyuan City. The northern part of the village mainly produced black, white, blue, and purple glazed ceramics, while the eastern side of the main road in the western part of the village was primarily focused on white glazed printed ceramics. The area where ceramic fragments are piled up spans over 2,000 square meters. Based on collected samples, the majority of the artifacts were practical household items such as bowls and dishes, along with jars, bowls, lamps, and pillows.

The ceramics produced in Mengjiajing are simple and robust, featuring distinctive regional characteristics in terms of shape, decoration, glaze color, and craftsmanship.

Further Reading:

· First Batch of Provincial-Level Cultural Heritage Protection Sites in Shanxi Province