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Sunday 1 March 2020

Wow! A 350 year old Chinese 'Dragon' Kiln from the Ming dynasty!



I must admit I had no idea such old kilns were still churning out beautiful ceramic pieces today. Some interesting facts about the Qianshu Dragon Kiln:
1. Temperatures can reach up to 1400C (2552F). 2. The interior is covered with a layer of oil-like substance. 3. The fire burns for 3 days. 4. The cable outside the kiln is the only source of electricity used to pull goods from the bottom of the hill. 5. It is the only preserved ancient Dragon kiln in Yixing. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mavD3fT1eI

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