What's the difference between Jizhou kiln and Cizhou kiln porcelain?

Jizhou Kiln and Cizhou Kiln are both famous ceramic producing areas in the history of China, and both have their own unique characteristics and styles.

1. Jizhou Kiln: Jizhou Kiln is located in today's jizhou city, Hebei Province, and is one of the important kiln sites in northern China. Porcelain in Jizhou Kiln mainly appeared in Tang and Song Dynasties. Among them, Jizhou kiln in Tang Dynasty is mainly made of green glazed porcelain with unique glaze color and warm texture. Jizhou Kiln in Song Dynasty is characterized by white glazed porcelain, and the white porcelain tire is painted with blue-and-white or red-colored patterns, which are exquisite and delicate.

2. Cizhou Kiln: Cizhou Kiln is located in Cixian County, Xingtai City, Hebei Province, and it is also one of the important ceramic producing areas in northern China. Cizhou Kiln Porcelain mainly appeared in Tang Dynasty, Song Dynasty and Yuan Dynasty. Cizhou Kiln in Tang Dynasty is mainly characterized by three-color porcelain, which is famous for its bright and colorful glaze and exquisite glaze application technology. Cizhou Kiln in Song Dynasty is characterized by celadon, with rich and deep glaze and crystal clear. Cizhou Kiln in Yuan Dynasty is characterized by blue-and-white porcelain, with rich and varied blue-and-white patterns and strong folk customs.

Generally speaking, the difference between Jizhou kiln and Cizhou kiln is mainly reflected in its porcelain style, glaze color characteristics, glazing technology and painting characteristics. Although they are all northern kilns, due to different historical periods and geographical locations, they have formed their own unique ceramic cultural traditions.