Chinese Shiwan Art Pottery

Shiwan Art Pottery, also known as Shekwanware, is an important part of the Chinese traditional culture. Ceramic wares have a long history of reflecting the customs of this ancient culture. This particular type of ceramics had a very cultural and religious element to their overall design. Shiwan ware has been the shining star in Chinese folk ceramic art as early as the Tang and Song Dynasties (618-906AD), and flourished in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Shiwan craftsmen are well-known for their glazing techniques and unique forms, (all hand-formed), and involves numerous family members within a village. While directed by a master craftsman, every object is unique, and therefore, a limited edition. Most of the National Master pieces and Museum pieces exhibiting superlative and delicate craftsmanship have been collected by national museums and collectors all over the world. These include lively earthen figures and animals which have been granted the National Golden Metal and the Quality Product Medal of Guangdong Province, (Cantonese craftsmen). Learn More