Inside a 350 year-old Chinese 'Dragon Kiln'

The Qianshu Kiln is over 350 years old and is one of China's ancient "Dragon Kilns." It’s located in Yixing, East China, and it dates back to the Ming dynasty.

The kiln is made from soil and ceramic bricks. It’s used to make urns, pots, basins, and glazed vessels. It's powered by fire, which lasts for three days once lit and can reach temperatures up to 1400 C (2552 F). Pottery is transported into the kiln when the fire is lit.

The only electric used is a cable outside the kiln which is used to pull goods from of the bottom of the hill.

It’s called ‘Dragon kiln’ as it resembles a dragon. This is the only preserved ancient dragon kiln in Yixing.

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