chui qing

The term "chui qing" refers to a specific type of Chinese porcelain glaze, not a type of pottery itself. "Chui qing" translates to "blown blue" and describes an underglaze blue that was applied by blowing the pigment onto the surface through a bamboo tube covered with gauze. This technique created a powder blue effect, distinct from the sponged blue grounds of the Ming dynasty. This "blown blue" glaze was later adopted by porcelain factories in Europe.1

Yingqing ware, on the other hand, is a type of refined, thinly potted Chinese porcelain produced primarily during the Song dynasty (960–1279). Its name, meaning "shadowy blue," describes its characteristic pale blue glaze that ranges from bluish gray to bluish green, covering a light buff-to-white body. Yingqing wares often feature carved or incised floral and animal motifs, and typical forms include vases, ewers, bowls, and stem cups. Some yingqing ware was exported to Asia, Europe, and Egypt.2