Kylin, one of China traditional auspicious signs. It is usually painted on ceramics. Kylin, phoenix, turtle, dragon are named as Chinese four spirit beasts. Ancient Chinese treats kylin as the pets of immortals. Kylin can live for 2000 years, breathes fire and shouts like thunder. The component of kylin is very sophisticated. Head is like dragon. […]
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Last time, we talked about the name of the ceramic vase in Song and Yuan Dynasty in ancient China. Today, we will go along the history line and go on discuss this topic. From 1368 to 1644, it is in the period of Ming Dynasty. The first ceramic vase to appear is the moon flask […]