Yangquan Sand-Pottery

Yangquan Sand-Pottery

　　[Sand-pottery] is a local specialty of this city. It is mainly produced in Changjiagou, Yirang, Dongxixiaoma and Xixiaoma in Pingding, as well as Xiaoxizhuang, Wanglong, and Beizhuang in the suburbs. Its production dates back to the Tang Dynasty; by the Ming and Qing dynasties, continuous improvements had been made, and it became favored for its smooth interior and exterior, thin yet fine texture, acid and alkali resistance, and ability to cook rice and meat without any off-flavors, keeping served rice or soup fresh and unchanged in color even after a day. The city offers a wide variety of sand-pottery products, with commonly used ones including hot pots, teapots, pots, ladles, basins, steamer trays, jars, flowerpots, and more than 100 other types. (Yangquan)