How China’s Largest Black Fish Bowl Is Handmade in 3 Months | 5,000-Year Tradition

This documentary follows the complete creation of one of China’s most extraordinary handmade fish bowls.
Made using an ancient black pottery tradition that dates back thousands of years, each giant fish bowl is shaped entirely by hand using techniques passed down through generations. From preparing the clay and forming the massive vessel to drying, carving, firing, and finishing, every step requires remarkable patience and skill.
Creating just one fish bowl takes nearly three months, and no modern machines can replace the craftsmanship behind it. Today, this unique tradition survives in only one region of China, making it one of the country’s rarest forms of traditional pottery.
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0:00 Introduction
0:30 History of the Giant Fish Basin
1:00 Preparing the Clay
4:04 Kneading and Pounding the Clay
7:13 Making the Basin Base
8:24 Wheel Throwing & Coil Building
13:54 Trimming and Drying the Basin
15:13 Hand Carving Process
23:16 Making the Pedestal Base
24:52 Loading the Kiln & Firing
28:10 Finished Fish Basin Showcase