Porcelain, a handicraft originating from China, has crossed the boundaries of time and space with its unique charm, becoming a brilliant gem in the world's art treasure trove. Its history can be traced back thousands of years to the Neolithic period, when pottery was the precursor to porcelain.

As early as the Neolithic period in primitive society, our ancestors began firing pottery. With the continuous progress of pottery making technology, in the Shang Dynasty, a type of porcelain called "primitive celadon" emerged. This type of porcelain has a gray white body color, a dense structure, high heat resistance, high hardness, and can emit a crisp metallic sound when struck. Primitive celadon, located between pottery and porcelain, was an intermediate product in the transition from pottery to porcelain.

With the passage of time, during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, the firing technology of celadon gradually matured, and celadon produced by high-temperature firing above 1200 degrees Celsius emerged. The emergence of celadon signifies that porcelain has officially stepped onto the stage of history. Afterwards, the development of porcelain changed rapidly, from unglazed to glazed, from monochromatic glaze to multi-color glaze, from underglaze color to overglaze color, and then to the five colors and doucai painted together under and above glaze. The types and forms of porcelain became increasingly diverse.

The true appearance of Chinese porcelain dates back to the Eastern Han Dynasty. A porcelain kiln site and celadon from the late Eastern Han Dynasty were discovered in Shangpu Xiaoxiantan, Shangyu County, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province. These celadon have a delicate texture, a glossy glaze, and a tight and firm bond between the body and glaze, breaking away from the primitive nature of the original celadon and fully meeting the true standards of porcelain. During the Three Kingdoms, Two Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties period after the Eastern Han Dynasty, the production of southern celadon, such as the Yue kiln in Zhejiang, was always in a leading position. Kiln farms have been established in Shaoxing, Yuhang, Wuxing and other places, forming their own kiln systems.

The Tang Dynasty was a peak period for the development of Chinese porcelain. The Yue and Xing kilns were the most famous porcelain kilns of the Tang Dynasty. Their porcelain craftsmanship is exquisite, with unique shapes, and is deeply loved by people.

Porcelain is not only a handicraft, but also a carrier of Chinese culture. From porcelain, we can see the changes in Chinese history and feel the vastness and profoundness of Chinese culture. Every piece of porcelain is a microcosm of history and a cultural inheritance.

Overall, Chinese porcelain has undergone thousands of years of development and evolution, from the initial pottery, to primitive celadon, and then to mature porcelain, each step has condensed the wisdom and sweat of countless craftsmen. Nowadays, Chinese porcelain has become a treasure in the world's art treasure trove, and its unique charm and profound cultural connotations will continue to attract the attention of the world.