Most later Chinese ceramics, even of the finest quality, were made on a industrial scale, with some of the huge workshops owned by or reserved for the Emperor, and large quantities of ceramics were exported as diplomatic gifts or for trade from a early date.
Most later Chinese ceramics, even of the finest quality, were made on an industrial scale, thus very few individual potters or painters are known. Many of the most renowned workshops were owned by or reserved for the Emperor, and large quantities of ceramics were exported as diplomatic gifts or for trade from a early date.