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Before this, hard porcelain with high temperature resistance, high whiteness, and high translucency was almost unique to this region. These technologies, spread through trade and exchange, became the universal technical language of the world’s high-end porcelain industry. Its high-temperature kilns, underglaze painting systems, and refined forming techniques remain the foundation of modern ceramics today. Historians believe that Jingdezhen blue-and-white porcelain from the 16th to 18th centuries was the world’s first truly global consumer product. Since the Song dynasty, Jingdezhen porcelain has been the flagship commodity of maritime trade along what became known as the “Ceramic Road.” Underwater archaeological finds such as the Nanhai No.1, Huaguang Reef No.1, and the Sinan shipwreck confirm that its porcelain reached Asia, Africa, and Europe. Between the 16th and 18th centuries, approximately 300 million pieces of Jingdezhen porcelain entered Europe, becoming treasures for European nobility.

Jingdezhen developed a “global design mindset” early on: Yuan blue-and-white porcelain incorporated West Asian metalware shapes and geometric aesthetics; export wares like Kraak porcelain and armorial porcelain were custom-made for European markets. Jingdezhen absorbed foreign elements while exporting its own technology and aesthetics, becoming a model of early cross-cultural collaboration. Today, Jingdezhen remains a “living heritage city.” Its traditional craftsmanship is fully preserved as intangible cultural heritage, while also merging with modern design. It continues to attract artists, designers, and scholars from around the world, serving as a bridge between tradition and innovation.