Tiedian Kiln Site

　　   The Tiedian Kiln produced various types of porcelain, including celadon-glazed and opaque-glazed wares, with the latter being the most predominant. Opaque-glazed ceramics are the most distinctive products of the Tiedian Kiln. These include not only everyday items such as bowls and plates but also more specialized pieces like three-legged drum-patterned washbasins, tripod incense burners, and flowerpots. Opaque glaze is a type of two-phase separation glaze that, after firing, exhibits colors such as sky blue, azure, and moon white, all with an elegant, silky blue sheen reminiscent of silk cocoons. None feature copper-red splashes, giving them a refined artistic effect. Most of the decorative motifs on these artifacts are plain.

　　   The opaque-glazed ceramics of the Tiedian Kiln differ markedly from those of contemporary kilns in northern China, showcasing distinct regional characteristics. Among them, the opaque-glazed wares produced during the Yuan Dynasty were even exported overseas.