Italian sinologist Gabriella Bonino enjoys the beauty of Huangyan celadon in Taizhou, Zhejiang province. [Photo/Tide News]

Italian sinologist Gabriella Bonino, and Huang Chunhui, an associate professor from Wenzhou University, visited Huangyan district in Taizhou to participate in the ceramics and maritime Silk Road exchange meeting, according to Tide News on Nov 13.

The event explored the historical impacts of Huangyan celadon and the Maritime Silk Road, fostering a bidirectional exchange between the two cultures.

Archaeological surveys have revealed that Huangyan celadon dates back to the late Western Zhou Dynasty (c.11th century-771 BC). Guests marveled at the celadon displayed at the Huangyan Museum with its lustrous glaze and beautiful lines.

The visitors also toured the Shabu celadon kiln site and the Zhujialing Celadon Culture Exhibition Hall, learning about the history, archaeological findings, production techniques, and transportation routes of Huangyan celadon.

Bonino has traveled extensively across China as well as central and western Asia and has written several Chinese-Italian bilingual books in studying the history and culture of cities along the Silk Road.

"I study the Maritime Silk Road, and ceramics make up a significant portion of its exported goods. Visiting Huangyan has revealed many new insights. I can include these findings in my book, allowing my Italian readers to learn about the Huangyan celadon," said Bonino.

"This exchange aims to attract more experts and scholars to focus on our celadon industry, promoting greater global exchange," said Chen Shuang, a local cultural research leader.