People encountering Linglong porcelain for the first time often have a question:
Why do these seemingly hollow pores in the porcelain allow light through but not leak water?
When light passes through these translucent Linglong eyes, the originally pure white and warm porcelain seems to suddenly light up. This is the most enchanting aspect of Linglong porcelain.
What is Linglong Porcelain?
Linglong porcelain is made by carving and hollowing out specific patterns on a porcelain blank, then filling these areas with glaze, applying glaze to the entire piece, and firing it at high temperatures. This process transforms the hollowed-out sections into translucent or transparent "Linglong eyes."
It appears to have holes, but in reality, it's not a true through-hole.
What does a piece of Linglong porcelain go through?
Forming the blank → Trimming the blank → Designing the pattern → Carving out the Linglong eyes → Filling with glaze → Glazing → High-temperature firing → Becoming porcelain
The Linglong eyes can form various patterns, such as flowers, bamboo leaves, or geometric designs. After firing, these originally hollowed-out parts become translucent.
Why is Linglong Porcelain so Special?
Seeing Linglong porcelain always reminds me of Mid-Autumn Festival in my childhood. My most unforgettable memory was carrying a paper lantern while riding on my father's shoulders, pretending to "ride a horse." The candlelight flickered inside the lantern, warm light spilling out from the paper seams, filling my heart with a child's curiosity and joy for the world. Now, on a Mid-Autumn night, that childhood fun returns 🎑
Just place a small candle at the bottom of a Linglong porcelain cup, and the porcelain vessel instantly transforms into a small porcelain lantern. Warm light streams out from each Linglong eye, scattering shimmering spots of light across the table, echoing the full moon in the sky.
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