ZHENG Naizhang 1, Mo Yunjie 2, MIAO Lifeng 3, XIONG Chunhua 4, WU Jie 5
(Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, Jingdezhen 333403, Jiangxi, China)
Abstract:The period from the late Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China is an important transition in the history of ceramic industry in Jingdezhen, which witnessed the decline of the ceramic industry in Jingdezhen after the heyday of Qing Dynasty from Kangxi’s to Qianlong’s reign. This paper investigated the circumstances relevant to the development of Jingdezhen ceramic industry during this period on the respect of social management. The following conclusions are drawn in the investigation based on Transcripts of Contracts Held by Xin’an Academy in Jingdezhen (hereinafter referred to as Transcripts of Contracts) and other relevant materials.
Key words:late Qing Dynasty and Republic of China; Jingdezhen; ceramic industry; social management