Firing the Porcelain in Kilns

CultureChinese

OriginGuangzhou, China

PeriodQing dynasty (1644-1911), Jiaqing period (1796-1821)

Datec.1810

MediumGouache on paper

DimensionsOverall (Framed): 48.9 × 56.5 cm (19 1/4 × 22 1/4 in.)

DescriptionPorcelain wares are fired in the kiln

Credit LineGift of Lindy Barrow

Object numberG13.2.8

Classifications

Works on Paper

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Status

Not on view

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Decorating the Porcelain

c.1810

Object number: G13.2.7

Interior of a Porcelain Shop

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Object number: G13.2.12

Transporting Porcelain

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Object number: G13.2.10

Unpacking the Porcelain

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Object number: G13.2.11

Mixing porcelain stones, clay and water to create slurry

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Object number: G13.2.3

Digging the Clay and Porcelain Stones

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Object number: G13.2.1

Pulverizing China Stone

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Object number: G13.2.1-12

Wrapping in Straw and Packing in Cases

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Object number: G13.2.9

Shaping the Dried Bowls on Wheel

c.1810

Object number: G13.2.6

Throwing on a Human-powered Wheel and Lining them to Dry

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Object number: G13.2.5

Washing and Breaking up the Porcleain Stones with the Use of a Waterwheel

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Object number: G13.2.2

Pounding and Shaping the Clay into Bricks

c.1810

Object number: G13.2.4