潍坊瓷叫虎虎行天下

Weifang Porcelain Tigers Enjoy Great Popularity

泥老虎起源于明万历年间山东高密一代,至今已有400多年的历史,最初泥坯只是焰火的附属品,焰火放过后,玩具或摆设,渐渐发展成独立的手品,到清朝乾隆年间,逐渐增加了音效和动作,使声音,色泽,动作融为一体。除了有其独特的工艺和艺术特点外,更立足于当地的风土人情。在上个世纪物资匮乏的年代,泥老虎成为那个年代儿童们最为美好的记忆。

Originating in the area of Gaomi in Shandong during the reign of Emperor Wanli of the Ming Dynasty,clay tigers has a history of more than 400 years.As an accessory of fireworks,the clay blanks were originally used as toys or decorations after the fire works were set off,but they gradually developed into an independent handicraft later.During the reign of Q.ianlong of the Qing Dynasty,sound effect and actions were gradually added to integrate sound。