明代琉璃陶烧造初论

A preliminary study on Ming glazed potteries

古代的琉璃陶是中国陶瓷史上一个重要的品种,而明代的琉璃陶更是记录当时皇家建筑历史的重要见证,也是当时一个烧造较多、风格独特的重要陶器品种。几十年来,随着考古工作的深入进行,发现了大量明代琉璃陶文物和资料。本研究以明代琉璃陶烧造为主要内容,从考古发现和历史文献两个角度,对明代宫廷和藩王使用建筑用琉璃陶及陪葬使用琉璃陶俑、民间使用琉璃陶人像以及琉璃陶相关器物进行综合性叙述和梳理,也对明代琉璃陶的一些相关问题进行了研究。

Glazed pottery is an important category in the history of Chinese ceramics,especially in the Ming Dynasty.Glazed Ming pottery was made in quantities and unique styles,according to the desires of the aristocracy and common people at that time.In recent decades,archaeologists have found large amounts of Ming glazed potteries,which have enhanced our knowledge and understanding of them accordingly.This essay,which is based on archaeological findings and historical documents,represents a comprehensive study of Ming glazed potteries.Architectural units and burial figurines for the court and princes are discussed,as are glazed figurines and other related vessels for ordinary people.In addition,the author of this essay probes into some pertinent questions.