Jingdezhen Blue-and-White Porcelain

Timeline

1. 1611–1615Jingdezhen kiln district · JiangxiIn the later Wanli period the Jingdezhen imperial kiln and private kilns both fired blue-and-white wares, covering shapes such as dishes, bowls, jars, and vases; cobalt was mostly imported or brought in via Yunnan, with motifs of landscapes, flowers and birds, figure tales, and export-custom designs, preparing for large-scale overseas shipments after 1616.
2. 1616–1620Trade routes from Yuegang Moon Harbor in Zhangzhou to Southeast Asia and Europe · FujianBetween 1616 and 1620 the Dutch, English, and other East India companies ordered Jingdezhen blue-and-white in bulk through Southeast Asian ports; typical Kraak porcelain, known for its panelled reserves and foliate-rimmed dishes, became a collecting fashion among European royalty and wealthy merchants, driving the late Ming global porcelain trade network.
3. 1620–1627Jingdezhen · JiangxiDuring the Tianqi reign the imperial kiln ceased firing and private kilns bore the main production capacity, with blue-and-white bodies, glazes, and painting showing 'Tianqi blue-and-white' characteristics; export orders remained strong, but domestic warfare and fiscal difficulties shrank tribute porcelain output, and private kiln products became more practical and trade-oriented.