In the land of Zhejiang during the age of empires, skilled artisans from Longquan unlocked the secret to crafting a treasure unique to China's heritage: the famed Longquan celadon.

Harnessing the region's natural wonders, they produced celadon ceramics during the Southern and Northern Dynasties era. But it wasn't until the Southern Song Dynasty that Longquan reached its pinnacle, unveiling the exquisite powder blue glaze and plum green glaze, turning their celadon into translucent gems.

In ancient Longquan, over 500 kiln sites dotted the landscape, with more than 360 within the city limits, all of which history now knows as the "Longquan Kilns."

Early in the Southern Song era, Longquan celadon boasted diverse new creations, from slag buckets to sculpted figures. The craftsmanship highlighted the stable yet artistic touch, and the designs of the same objects offered delightful variations. Midway through the Southern Song, Longquan celadon introduced refreshing appearances, with newly developed glaze colors and firing techniques, elevating its aesthetics to new heights. This marked a turning point for Longquan celadon.

As the Southern Song era drew to a close, Longquan celadon presented captivating forms, often drawing inspiration from bronze and jade artworks. The result was distinct and remarkable ceramics. With the influence of northern porcelain-making techniques, Longquan kilns combined southern artistry with northern skills, achieving the apex of China's celadon history.