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Description

Artisans hand-engrave this Luqing celadon plate with a finely carved landscape scenery. Luqing celadon ranks first among the world‘s four great celadons, alongside Longquan celadon of China, Korean celadon, and Japanese celadon. It originated in the Song Dynasty and was successfully revived in 1972 in Zibo, Shandong. The artisans make it from talc and fire it at temperatures exceeding 1300°C in a reduction flame. This process creates a translucent, jade-like glaze known as “blue sky and white cloud.” Each kiln yields very few finished pieces, making them rare and highly treasured.

A Kiln History of a Thousand Years

Luqing celadon carries a kiln legacy that spans over a thousand years. In 1982, a Luqing carved porcelain desk set won the gold medal at the 34th Munich International Handicrafts Fair in Germany. This marked the first international gold medal for Chinese ceramic art since 1949. In 1987, talc-based Luqing celadon won another gold medal at the “Eureka” International Invention Expo in Brussels. The renowned poet Zhao Pucho once wrote after visiting Luqing celadon: “Lustrous and radiant, the Luqing porcelain — as if held by celestial hands.” Luqing celadon has also served as a national gift to foreign dignitaries.

The Art of Porcelain Engraving

Porcelain engraving originated in Zibo during the Qing Dynasty (1776). The Beijing Palace Museum and the Taipei Palace Museum hold the earliest surviving examples. By the late Qing Dynasty, master engravers like Hua Fa, Zhu Youlin, and Chen Zhiguang emerged. Nobles and officials in the imperial court treasured their works. This plate features a hand-engraved landscape across its surface — mountains, flowing water, trees, and pavilions rendered in delicate lines. The artisan carves each stroke with precision, using only a few engraving tools and a small hammer. Porcelain engraving integrates painting, calligraphy, and seal carving. The engraved lines are permanent — one misplaced stroke cannot be erased.

Decorative Symbolism — A Chinese Lucky Charm for Your Home

This hand-engraved landscape carries deep symbolic meaning in Chinese culture. Mountains represent stability, protection, and longevity. Water symbolizes wealth, abundance, and the continuous flow of good fortune. Together, they form a harmonious composition that brings balance and positive energy to any space. In feng shui practice, mountain and water motifs are believed to attract prosperity and create a supportive environment. This plate is more than a decorative piece — it is a Chinese lucky charm that invites blessings into your home. It embodies the principles of feng shui decorating, bringing harmony and good fortune to your living space through the timeless beauty of nature.

Crafted Collection — Quality Made Accessible

This hand-engraved Luqing celadon plate belongs to our Crafted Collection. Skilled artisans create each piece under the guidance of master craftspeople. Every piece maintains high quality standards while remaining accessible in both price and production time. The 30cm diameter makes it a substantial statement piece — perfect for display on a stand, mounted on a wall, or placed on a shelf.

Why This Piece Matters:

• 100% hand-engraved — skilled artisans use traditional techniques

• Luqing celadon — one of the world‘s four great celadons, with a thousand-year history

• Landscape scenery — captures the spirit of traditional Chinese landscape art

• Chinese lucky charm — carries blessings for protection and prosperity

• Feng shui decor — brings harmony and positive energy to your space

• National intangible cultural heritage — a living piece of Chinese craft history

• Generous size — 30cm diameter, perfect for display as a centerpiece

• Crafted Collection — quality craftsmanship at an accessible price

Ordering & Delivery Policy

Each piece is made by hand. Please allow 2-3 days for dispatch. For out-of-stock items, production takes approximately 60 days. We will keep you updated on the progress. Custom orders are welcome — contact us for a quote. For full details, please refer to our Ordering & Delivery Policy below.