Rare Jingdezhen Porcelain Covered with Gold Leaves

There is a saying in ancient China: Even he who has a big sum of money cannot buy porcelain covered with gold leaves. Last week, however, I found a Jingdezhen porcelain shop where porcelain covered with gold leaves was on sale.

The shopkeeper Mr. Yu greeted me warmly. He told me he comes from Jingdezhen, the ‘Capital of Porcelain.’ The company he works at is the only manufacturer of porcelain with gold leaf patterns. To master the unique process, a number of skillful potters have been experimenting for over 14 years.

Then he showed me the most amazing item in the shop – a red porcelain tea set covered with gold leaves. The golden pattern on the big teapot features a dragon and a phoenix. The whole set looked very gorgeous and luxurious.

And what is more, when you put a teacup under the spout, tea will start pouring automatically! As the water level nearly reaches the rim, the pouring stops. And if the tea is clear enough, you can see a beautiful girl’s portrait appearing at the bottom of the cup.

Due to their exclusive techniques, each of their high-end porcelain items is different from any others. I must say they are very fit for any collection.

Apart from charming artistic porcelain, this shop also has a variety of bone china tableware on display, such as bowls, plates, and ashtrays. They are high quality but inexpensive. If you pick up two pieces and knock them together gently, a resonant and melodious sound will drift in the air.

What I appreciated

Unique Jingdezhen porcelain, top quality

What customers appreciate

Jingdezhen porcelain, superior workmanship