Chapter 456: The Hare’s-Fur Glaze and a Restless Mind
“Brother Tao, these days you’re running the shop?” Brother Tao asked.
“Mostly just minding the shop. When things are slow, I follow Master out of the city to learn kiln firing. Though honestly, I’m not really hired help—more like an apprentice.”
“Ah, I see. Where are you now in your learning, Brother Tao?”
“Please, Mr. Chen, don’t ask. After all these years, I haven’t even mastered firing regular porcelain bowls.”
Tao Sheng gave an unwilling smile. This craft wasn’t as simple as lighting a kiln. You had to consider the heat, the weather, and all sorts of complicated things.
Hearing this, Chen Changsheng said, “So your Master isn’t limited to everyday bowls when firing porcelain?”
“To be honest, sir, a few years back, my Master fired a whole batch that went straight to Shangjing as tribute,” Tao Sheng admitted.
Chen Changsheng paused. This sounded like someone with real skill.
He had a sudden thought and asked, “Brother Tao, has your Master ever spoken of a firing technique called ‘blue-and-white porcelain’?”