Ou Kiln
Wenzhou is the second-largest center of ceramic production in Zhejiang Province after the Yue Kiln, dating back to the Eastern Han Dynasty. To date, more than 200 ancient kiln sites have been discovered within Wenzhou. Starting from the Jin Dynasty, the Ou Kiln has been frequently mentioned in historical texts.
The body of Ou Kiln pottery is relatively dense and fine, appearing grayish-white or light gray; the glaze is mostly green, greenish-yellow, or pale yellow, with a close bond between body and glaze; the shapes and decorations are unique, combining an antique charm with liveliness; the decorative patterns are simple yet vivid.
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