Figure of seated woman in unglazed porcelain, China, Yuan period, 14th century. Sir John Addis gift. Museum number: FE.3-1975. Victoria & Albert Museum, London © V&A Images 

The Yuan (1271-1368) is the dynasty when China was ruled by Mongol emperors. Kilns became bigger to take advantage of economy of scale and were managed by competent entrepreneurs. Some kilns active in the preceding decades ceased production, but the Longquan, Jun, Cizhou and Jizhou kilns continued their success. Jingdezhen became an important ceramic producer. Yuan dynasty ceramics are as popular among collectors as their Song dynasty predecessors.