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Documentary evidence suggests that porcelain production in Jingdezhen began during the Han Dynasty, but the earliest kiln remains discovered to date date to the Five Dynasties period. The discovery of Song Dynasty celadon porcelain artifacts at the Hutian Kiln Site (now the Jingdezhen Hutian Ancient Kiln Site Museum) in the southern suburbs of Jingdezhen demonstrates that porcelain production in Jingdezhen was already highly developed during the Song Dynasty.

The Jingdezhen kilns have been producing celadon since the Tang Dynasty, and by the Northern Song Dynasty, they primarily specialized in producing blue-and-white porcelain. The glaze is white with a slight bluish hue. This combination of white with a hint of bluish green and blue with a hint of white is a novelty of the Jingdezhen kilns, creating a refreshing and invigorating hue. During the Jingde reign of Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty, tribute porcelain was recognized, and the town was renamed Jingdezhen. A supervisory office was established, with officials supervising the production of porcelain by the people, leading to the creation of shadow celadon.

Qingbai porcelain is mostly plain, though some are carved. During the Song Dynasty, the famous Hutian Kiln was located in Hutian Village, Jingdezhen. Vessels include bowls, plates, jars, vases, pots, jars, and pillows. Decorative techniques include carving, streaking, printing, and comb-line patterns. Patterns include dragons, phoenixes, infants playing, seawater patterns, and tangled flower patterns.