Yung Lo

This made the reign of Yung-lo the most magnificent period of the Ming epoch, but beneath the surface decay had begun.

At last all was ready; everyone was waiting breathlessly for the sign from Yung-lo which should start the flowing of the metal.

When at last he came to, the first sight that met his eyes was the scowling face of Yung-lo.

The Seto experts, however, are now making bowls, cups and vases that rank nearly as high as the celebrated Yung-lo totai-ki.

Egg-shell China first appeared in the Yung-lo period, and later it was as thin as bamboo paper.