Longtoujian Kiln Site

Longtoujian Kiln Site

The Longtoujian Kiln Site is located at the southern end of the Fenghong Bridge in Zhoujia Village, Dingshu Town, on the slope of Jiushitou Mountain in Longtoujian (50 meters south of the Xinchang Railway), 500 meters away from the Xiaoyaodun Kiln Site. It is part of the concentrated area of the Six Dynasties celadon kiln sites in Yixing. In May 2009, the Yixing Municipal People's Government designated it as a municipal-level cultural relics protection unit. On December 19, 2011, the Jiangsu Provincial People's Government listed it as a seventh-batch provincial-level cultural relics protection unit.

The Longtoujian Kiln Site was built along the slope of the hill. Production began in the Eastern Han Dynasty and flourished during the Western Jin Dynasty. The main products included celadon pitchers with flared mouths, jars, bowls, and washbasins. The pottery bodies were relatively thick, with glaze colors ranging from green to yellowish-green. Decorative patterns featured grid motifs and bead chains. Currently, part of the site has been damaged due to soil excavation for the Xinchang Railway, and the remaining area is approximately 500 square meters. A purple clay clay material yard is located near the kiln site.

Dingshu Town: Dingshu Town, located in Yixing City, Jiangsu Province, lies within the Yangtze River Delta Economic Development Zone. It borders Taihu Lake to the east and the foothills of the Tianmu Mountain range to the west. Covering an area of 73 square kilometers with a population of 140,000, it is part of Yixing’s urban area. In 2000, Jiangsu Province positioned Yixing as “China’s renowned Pottery Capital, an important industrial tourism city in Jiangsu Province, and a comprehensive commercial service hub in the border region of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui.”

With its picturesque landscapes of mountains and water, rich cultural heritage, and scenic beauty, Dingshu Town is an important component of the renowned Yangxian Scenic Area and one of the must-visit destinations in the Jiangnan region.

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Further Reading:

· Seventh Batch of Jiangsu Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units