For over 1000 years, the potters of Jingdezhen, in southern China, have
produced porcelain. The location was ideal, near the necessary clays
(kaolin and petuntse) and on a major waterway. Since the 14th century,
manufacturers have shipped blue and white porcelain to world markets.
Its thin, translucent quality and exotic motifs made it highly prized
throughout Europe and the colonies. The Louisbourg Archaeological Collection
holds 69,000 fragments of Jingdezhen porcelain.
Nearly 300 years after the first Chinese porcelain reached Louisbourg,
we returned to the City of Jingdezhen to commission potters to hand-craft
pieces in the traditional way. Each item reproduces an artifact discovered
by Fortress archaeologists. These heirlooms-to-be are durable, fade
resistant and food safe. They offer an 18th-century dining experience.
Each piece is individually made which guarantees subtle differences
and high quality. The stamp on the bottom of each piece is your guarantee
of the accuracy of the reproduction.
Jingdezhen
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