Hong Kong's only complete and intact dragon kiln

 

Kilns are "ovens" used for firing ceramics, and dragon kilns were invented in the Ming dynasty, then become prevalent in Shiwan and other parts of Southern China.

 

The Castle Peak Dragon Kiln is a 20-metre long, and located in present-day Tuen Mun in Hong Kong's New Territories. It was constructed in the 1940s and in continuous use until the 80s. It fired functional ceramics including wine jars (五加皮酒樽), drainage pipes (水渠) and traditional soup pots (沙煲), as well as valuable works of ceramic sculptures and art pieces.

 

The Castle Peak Pottery Kiln is the only complete and intact dragon kiln in Hong Kong.