From March to July 2024,six selected locations in the Guanyinge Kiln Site in Jingdezhen were excavated by National Centre for Archaeology.Thereinto,the eastern area TG2 and TG3,located at the foot of the slope on the east side of the kiln site,reveals a batch of porcelain workshop remains from the mid-to-late Ming Dynasty.There are plentiful unearthed cultural relics,which mainly include of blue and white porcelain,with various types of utensils such as bowls,plates,and cups,and diverse decoration.In conclusion,the archaeological excavation in this area has provided new evidence for exploring the rise of kilns in the mid-Ming Dynasty and the process of use and abandonment of porcelain workshops in the Guanyinge area in the northern part of Jingdezhen during the mid-to-late Ming Dynasty.
JingdezhenGuanyinge Kiln SiteMid-to-Late Ming DynastyPorcelain Workshops Remains