Jingdezhen porcelain (Chinese: 景德镇陶瓷) is Chinese porcelain produced in or near Jingdezhen in Jiangxi province in southern China. Jingdezhen may have produced pottery as early as the sixth century CE, though it is named after the reign name of Emperor Zhenzong, in whose reign it became a major kiln site, around 1004. By the 14th century it had become the largest centre of production of Chinese porcelain, which it has remained, increasing its dominance in subsequent centuries.[1] From the Ming period onwards, official kilns in Jingdezhen were controlled by the emperor, making imperial porcelain in large quantity for the court and the emperor to give as gifts. Bai Zi Qian Sun Egg-shell Porcelain Bowl.A special technique was used in the making of the bowl to make it so thin that it is almost translucent. The production of the egg shell bowl was introduced in the Ming dynasty and it is extremely time consuming and complex. The bowl is so thin that any extreme fluctuation in temperature can shatter it and production requires the individual to painstakingly paint the bowl with great precision. Today, this has evolved to the bowls being decorated with enamels. The children on the bowl represents ‘ Bai Zi Qian Sun ’ which directly translates to ‘100’s sons 1000’s grandchildren’. It promotes fertility, prosperity and harmony. The piece is believed to be done during the Republic of China period [1912-1949]. Depth: approx. 11 cm | Diameter: approx. 24.5 cm | Condition: Mint We ship DHL or UPS with track and trace.