WANG Lingchuan

(Department of Ceramics, Academy of Art and Design, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084)

Abstract: The porcelain making techniques and functions of famille rose porcelain wares in Yongzheng Reign for the use in the imperial court were studied. It's concluded that these imperial porcelain wares exhibit multifold cultural implications with the transition of the historical context.

Key words:  Emperor Yongzheng; famille rose porcelain; culture of craft