"An Xing Kiln piece from the peak of the Tang Dynasty?" The three of them were all stunned when they heard this.
It was important to know that Xing Kiln began firing during the Northern and Southern Dynasties, flourished during the Tang Dynasty, declined during the Five Dynasties, and finally disappeared during the Yuan Dynasty. Its firing history had lasted roughly nine hundred years.
During the Tang Dynasty, Xing Kiln white porcelain broke the Southern celadon's dominance. The two generally formed a pattern of "southern celadon and northern white." Xing Kiln white porcelain and Yue Kiln celadon represented the highest level of porcelain production at the time and were both renowned throughout the world.
Although Tang Dynasty Xing Kiln porcelain was not as expensive in the current antique market as the Five Official Kilns of the Song Dynasty, its status was actually not much lower. Moreover, saying that its prices were low only applied to someone as wealthy as Chu Chen. The finest pieces could still cost hundreds of thousands or even millions, far beyond what ordinary collectors could afford.
The lion figure Chu Chen had just bought had round, wide-open eyes and tall, erect ears. The entire lion was seated in a crouch, with its left paw raised. Its ears stood high, its eyes were wide open, a bell hung around its neck, and its fluffy tail pointed upward.
In addition, the highly skilled ancient artisans had not emphasized meticulous carving of details or excessive ornamentation in the design. Instead, they had used concise, refined techniques, removing complexity to pursue simplicity. Amid its rough, uninhibited, and unrestricted style, it conveyed a powerful sense of primitive simplicity and created the magnificent beauty of "profound grandeur."
The entire figure could be described as uniquely shaped, skillfully carved, and supported by vigorous