Yichang Colored Pottery

Yichang Colored Pottery

　　Yichang colored pottery primarily uses local yellow clay as its main material. After processing and artistic treatment, its glaze is crystal-clear, richly condensed, and deep in tone, showcasing strong local characteristics. Over 90 of its products have won various provincial-level and higher awards.

Its representative works include:

Large-scale high-temperature colored glaze pottery murals:

The designed murals are replicated onto pottery blanks using techniques such as outlining, carving, scraping, spraying, filling, dipping, and layering, then coated with high-temperature colored glaze and fired in a single firing process. In 1981, the large-scale colored glaze pottery mural "Chu Music," created in collaboration with Hubei Academy of Fine Arts, won a gold medal at the National Art Exhibition. In 1986, the largest pottery mural in China, "Manchu Folklore," was recognized by the Ministry of Light Industry and experts as an exceptional artistic treasure. In 1987, it was installed in the Liaoning Hall of the Great Hall of the People.

Yiling Steed Series:

With bold shapes, varied forms, and entirely dark glaze that is glossy black and dazzling, these pieces are popular decorative items.

Colored Pottery Cat Plate:

A 30 cm diameter ceramic plate featuring an exquisitely painted white cat. It is made using high-temperature colored glaze and fired to produce a vivid and lifelike image with a simple and elegant appearance. This display pottery is sold both domestically and internationally.

Xiling Stationery Set:

A set of three pieces: one brush washer, one brush pot, and one brush holder. The designs reflect the traditional features of Yichang ware, paired with stalactite bases. They are coated with tiger-striped orange-red glaze. The pieces are robust in form, with crystal-clear glaze, simple elegance, and serve as practical desk ornaments.

Zhaojun Tea Set:

A set of 12 pieces, inspired by the scene of Wang Zhaojun from the Han Dynasty being sent far away to marry a Xiongnu chieftain and missing her hometown. The design is graceful and rich in local flavor. It combines various artistic techniques such as pottery craftsmanship, calligraphy, seal carving, and relief sculpture. The set has been gifted to leaders of countries including the United States and Japan.