The Mystery of the Longquan Kilns

Anybody with an interest in Chinese porcelain will almost certainly know the name Jingdezhen. They’ll also no doubt be familiar with the blue and white porcelain produced there.
Almost as famous as Jingdezhen and its blue and white porcelain is Longquan and its celadon. Longquan is in Zhejiang Province, where the transport conditions are relatively good. This, and the fine clay found locally, are two key factors behind the popularity of Longquan celadon.