What made Kangxi porcelain famous?

Kangxi porcelain became famous for sharp painting, rich cobalt blue colour, and strong firing quality. The Kangxi Emperor ruled from 1662 until 1722, and kiln production expanded greatly during his reign. Jingdezhen kilns produced blue and white wares, famille verte enamel pieces, scholar objects, brush pots, jars, and export porcelain for foreign markets. Collectors often praise Kangxi porcelain for balanced decoration and clean white porcelain bodies. Some experts place Kangxi blue and white among the finest ever produced in China. A large vase from the period sold for over £9 million at auction in London during 2010. Kangxi porcelain gained extra popularity after civil unrest during the late Ming period damaged earlier kiln activity. Imperial support restored large-scale production. Craftsmen worked with strict firing temperatures close to 1300 degrees Celsius. European factories later copied Kangxi patterns on Delftware and Meissen porcelain. Kangxi marks appear on many later reproductions, which creates confusion for collectors studying original Qing examples.