Henan Tang Sancai and Tang Blue and White

Author: Zhongyuan City Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: Tang Sancai and Tang Blue-and-White is a part of a major publishing collaboration between the Archaeological Branch of the Zhongyuan City Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology and the Henan Zhongyuan Institute of Archaeology. Previously published works include Zhengzhou Dashi and Henan Paleolithic, with subsequent publications such as Zhengzhou Song-Jin Wall Painted Tombs. The Tang Sancai and Tang Blue-and-White wares (the latter mostly being white-glazed blue-painted pieces) collected in this book represent a batch of materials recently acquired by the Henan Zhongyuan Institute of Archaeology. These primarily include funerary Sancai figurines, incense burners, plates and bowls, as well as tools used in the production of these wares. They hold great value for studying the development of Sancai and blue-and-white wares in this region. Sancai wares have long attracted the attention of collectors, and countless Sancai figurines, tomb guardians, and small pieces are now housed in cultural institutions abroad, such as the British Museum. They have become an important type of Chinese cultural relic from this period. The Tang Sancai and Tang Blue-and-White wares collected in this book are of great significance and value for researching the sources of porcelain clay and the production techniques. The authors not only showcase these items in the form of illustrations but also include important scholarly literature on the study of these wares. This work is a significant discussion among similar publications in recent years. It is suitable for researchers and students studying the burial systems of ancient Chinese medieval society, porcelain firing, and related issues.