Guantao Black Pottery (a specialty of Hebei Guantao)

Introduction to Guantao Black Pottery

Guantao Black Pottery is produced in Guantao County, eastern Handan. According to historical records, Guantao was named after this. Guantao is located in the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River, in the alluvial plain of the Yellow River. A large amount of high-quality clay is the natural raw material for pottery making, laying the foundation for the prosperity of the pottery industry

Its black pottery products are "as black as paint, as bright as mirrors, as thin as paper, and as hard as porcelain", with a simple and elegant style, and a rich and solemn atmosphere

From 2600 BC to 2000 BC, during the late Neolithic period, with the decline of the Yangshao Banpo painted pottery art dating back over 7000 years, the "Black Pottery Culture" emerged in Chinese cultural history

The production method of Guantao black pottery

Currently, Guantao black pottery uses locally unique pottery materials and exquisite production techniques. During the production process, the selection of materials is strict, the clarification of materials is fine, the raw material is solid, the shape is elegant, the carving is precise, and the firing method is scientific. The pottery making technology, carving art, and painting art are integrated into one. Developed over 200 varieties in three series: antique black pottery, daily black pottery, and modern black ceramics

Awards and honors of Guantao Black Pottery

Guantao Black Pottery is the "National Gift" of the Beijing Olympics. The black pottery artwork "Guowa" was carefully designed and created by Li Siyue, a master of arts and crafts in Hebei Province, specifically for the Beijing Olympics. It stands out from thousands of artworks and will be presented as a representative work of "National Gift" and China's black pottery art to the heads of sports delegations from various countries who come to participate