The oldest Shiwan traditional technique of "making large jar" enjoys a long and splendid history in the Ancient Nanfeng Kiln. The technique for patting and burning of large jars is still available in the kiln tail large jar workshop of the Ancient Nanfeng Kiln.
What is the purpose of these large jars?
In the ancient times, a number of large jars were placed in the courtyards of large households, which were called "auspicious jars" or "sea of gates", with three major purposes. The first is that the ancients believed in Feng Shui and regarded the water as a symbol of wealth. The water jar is placed in front of the door to collect money, which is the cornucopia. The second is that most of the houses are wooden, so that the large jar can store the water to a certain extent, and can play a fire fighting role when a fire occurs. The third is that the large jar will not be damaged if there is no naughty child.
The traditional large jar has the indelible traces in the long history. Both royal court and ordinary people all hope that the large jar can recruit wealth and protect the house from fire. With the development of the times, the functions of large jar were gradually weakened, and then faded out of people's lives.
In order to show this ancient art, the oldest Shiwan traditional technique of "making large jar" is used to make the "auspicious jar" in the Ancient Nanfeng Kiln, and then the "large jar waterfall" is created by use of the vertical drop of terrain. It is made up of 365 large jars in different colors, which symbolize 365 days of happiness and richness.
The Great Jar Waterfall is an artistic landscape of the park, attracting a number of tourists to enjoy. It is spectacular that the water flows into the jar and then overflows. It is also interesting that the water splashes just like a pearl falling from a jade plate.
What is the purpose of these large jars?
In the ancient times, a number of large jars were placed in the courtyards of large households, which were called "auspicious jars" or "sea of gates", with three major purposes. The first is that the ancients believed in Feng Shui and regarded the water as a symbol of wealth. The water jar is placed in front of the door to collect money, which is the cornucopia. The second is that most of the houses are wooden, so that the large jar can store the water to a certain extent, and can play a fire fighting role when a fire occurs. The third is that the large jar will not be damaged if there is no naughty child.
The traditional large jar has the indelible traces in the long history. Both royal court and ordinary people all hope that the large jar can recruit wealth and protect the house from fire. With the development of the times, the functions of large jar were gradually weakened, and then faded out of people's lives.
In order to show this ancient art, the oldest Shiwan traditional technique of "making large jar" is used to make the "auspicious jar" in the Ancient Nanfeng Kiln, and then the "large jar waterfall" is created by use of the vertical drop of terrain. It is made up of 365 large jars in different colors, which symbolize 365 days of happiness and richness.
The Great Jar Waterfall is an artistic landscape of the park, attracting a number of tourists to enjoy. It is spectacular that the water flows into the jar and then overflows. It is also interesting that the water splashes just like a pearl falling from a jade plate.
