The Wind of Shang Xiang——The Confucian Zen Debate Between the Qilizhen Kiln and the Jizhou Kiln Incense Burner in the Song Dynasty
The popularity of porcelain incense burners during the Song Dynasty was stemmed from the prevailing trend of appreciating incense.There are very few black glaze incense burners seen on the market,and they mostly appear in blue and white glaze shapes.Some black-glazed incense burners existed in the kiln regions of Jizhou and Qilizhen in Jiangxi Province.The black-glazed incense burners from the Jizhou kiln and the Qilizhen kiln exhibit significant differences in surface decoration while being similar in shape and construction.By exploring the distinct cultural origins behind the psychological motivation behind the creation of black-glazed incense burners in Jizhou kilns and Qilizhen kilns in the Song Dynasty,we can compare the differences and connections in their shapes and decorations and analyze the purpose of using black-glazed incense burners and their relationships with different target audiences.
Song dynastyJizhou kilnQilizhen kilnBlack glazed censer