Dehua-kiln, white-glaze porcelain three-legged incense burner, decorated with a Bagua pattern

During the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty, the literati began to value and emulate ancient artifacts. The imperial kilns in Jingdezhen began to replicate antique shapes, as did the Dehua kilns. Unlike imperial kilns, which were bound by strict regulations, Dehua kilns—as privately owned "folk kilns"—enjoyed greater freedom in their artistic pursuits. This flexibility allowed artisans to produce a wider array of antique-style Dehua porcelain. These exquisite pieces found their place within temples, ancestral halls, and the private mansions of discerning collectors.