What is Dehua Porcelain?
Dehua porcelain, known in the West as Blanc de Chine, originates from Dehua County in Fujian, China.
Its warm white tone and soft translucency come not from decoration, but from the clay itself.
Pure China White
Dehua, a Fujian county, is famed for Blanc De Chine porcelain. Its history spans from the Ming dynasty to exports to Europe and Japan. Notable artist: He Chaozong.
Low Iron, High Clarity
Its kaolin clay has very low iron content, allowing firing at high temperatures with a clarity and warmth rare in ceramics.
Not Just History — Still Made Today
From the Song dynasty through the Ming and Qing eras to today, Dehua’s porcelain legacy continues.
A Porcelain That Traveled the World
Dehua porcelain reached Europe and Japan as prized export wares, influencing European porcelain development and crossing oceans through maritime trade routes.
A Living Craft, Not a Frozen Past
In Dehua, porcelain is not a revival - it never stopped.
Kilns continue to fire, artisans continue to adapt, and forms continue to evolve for contemporary life.
Why Dehua Still Matters
In Chinese aesthetics, restraint is not absence - it is intention.
Dehua porcelain embodies this philosophy: quiet forms, balanced proportions, and objects meant to be used, not displayed.
Dehua Insights
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