Kazuo Purple Clay [Liaoning Kalaqin Left Wing Specialty]

What is Kazan purple clay? Authentic Left Wing Specialty of Kalaqin, Liaoning: Kalaqin Purple Clay

Content Summary:Do you want to know what Kalaqin Purple Clay is? This article is a detailed introduction to the left wing specialty ofLiaoning Karaqin - Kazuo Zisha. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Kazuo Zisha. The full text takes about 7 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Kazuo Zisha and the product characteristics of Kazuo Zisha? How did the history of Kazan purple clay come about? The production method of Kazuo purple clay, etc.

Basic Introduction to Kazan Purple Clay

Kazan purple clay and pottery have a long history in China, dating back to the prehistoric Hongshan Culture period. A large number of pottery were unearthed at the sacrificial site of Dongshanzui in Kazuo County and the Niuheliang site, mainly including cylindrical jars, oblique mouthed vessels, jars, beans, covered jars, naked women, goddess clay figurines, etc. During the Hongshan Culture period, pottery was mainly composed of sand mixed gray pottery and mud red pottery, with mud red pottery accounting for a larger proportion than sand mixed gray pottery. What are the product characteristics of Kazuo purple clay? Kazan purple clay products are high-temperature pottery made from purple clay ore through multiple processes. The appearance of ore has many colors such as purple red, purple brown, and vermilion. The texture is delicate and hard, with a tightly packed particle structure. The firing temperature is high, and the sintering temperature is already very close to porcelain, so it is a high-temperature pottery. Because the raw material contains uniform sandy particles, the appearance is still clear, warm, and elegant after firing. Because purple clay ore has many colors, people make full use of the original color of the ore to prepare various colors of purple clay mud. Different clay materials can also be prepared for different purposes to meet the requirements of the production process. The appearance of purple clay products is suitable for carving, with good breathability, natural colors, no glaze, and good plasticity. Therefore, flower pots made of purple clay have good breathability and drainage, and the cultivated flowers and plants do not rot roots or fall leaves, which can maintain loose soil, lush flowers and leaves, and bright colors. The tea leaves brewed in purple clay teapots retain their original flavor and have excellent color and taste. Over time, tea stains accumulate into "mountains", earning them the nickname "Tea Mountain". Using purple clay vessels to store grain is not easy to sour or rot. Purple clay tea sets and cultural ornaments are cherished by tea lovers due to their slow heat conduction, non scorching hands, and resistance to wear and tear. Regular wiping enhances the surface's luster, warmth, and radiance.

How did the history of Kazan purple clay come about?

? The purple clay pottery in Kazan was known to be made from purple red soil as early as 7000 years ago, during the Hongshan Culture period. The Liaoning Provincial Archaeological Team discovered a well preserved Neolithic cultural site in Dongshanzui Village, located four kilometers east of Kazan County. The site is square in shape and is a large building site. There is a circular stone platform to the south, and three pottery statues have been unearthed continuously near the platform. According to research, this is a altar related to religious ceremonies held by people at that time. From the two small pottery statues of women, the emphasis is on highlighting the image of pregnant belly. Modern people refer to it as the "naked pregnant woman goddess" of the Hongshan culture.

In the later period of the Hongshan Culture and the Xiaoheyan Culture, as early as 3000-5000 years ago, people began to use clay to make characters.

. This pottery figure was excavated from Chaoyang Cave (see picture). Its workmanship is delicate, with patterns on the body, three ear holes, hands hugging the abdomen, textured back, and text.

During the Shang and Zhou dynasties, this area was represented by sand filled gray pottery and black pottery, and many vessels were smoked and burned.

. On the small hills of Ruowanzi Village, there are fragments of pottery beans and three legged pottery tripods everywhere, indicating that many people lived here during the Shang and Zhou dynasties. In 2009, the author discovered a pottery bottle near the purple clay mine in Nanyao Village, with a round belly, small mouth, and long neck. The bottom has a square pattern, and the bottle body has patterns and milk cubes.

The production method of Kazuo purple clay

The production process of Kazuo pottery sculpture can be roughly divided into two categories.

. One is made by processing and shaping natural red clay as raw material. The two types are molded from purple clay as raw material. Red clay sculpture is a type of pottery made from clay, known as earthenware. It is suitable for making large pottery, such as pots, jars, bottles, and tiles. In production, techniques such as carving, shaping, pinching, pasting, and punching are used to shape and shape the product. After low-temperature firing, red or gray pottery sculptures are formed. Purple clay sculpture is a type of pottery made from purple clay, known as purple clay sculpture. It is suitable for making small objects, such as ornaments, tea pets, and so on. In production, techniques such as carving, shaping, pinching, pasting, carving, and digging are used. After being made and molded, it is fired at high temperature to form purple clay sculptures.