Western Xia Porcelain -- A Sealed Civilization

Author: Jinxing Li
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: Ningxia has been a land of diverse ethnic groups since ancient times, situated at the hub of the Silk Road and the channel of cultural exchange between the East and the West. Ethnic minorities such as the Dangxiang, Xiongnu, Tibetans, and Uyghurs once thrived here, engaging in labor, production, hunting, and pastoralism. They not only promoted the development of Ningxia's pastoral economy but also, through their wisdom and hard work, jointly created a colorful ancient ethnic cultural art, contributing to the development of the great and ancient Chinese culture. In recent years, many ceramics with distinct ethnic and regional characteristics have emerged in the ancient Western Xia territory. However, due to the vast territory of Western Xia and its diverse customs, as well as the close economic and cultural ties between the Xia, Song, Liao, and Jin dynasties, the unearthed ceramics during different stages of Western Xia's economic and cultural development exhibit varying styles. This book aims to introduce Western Xia ceramics to a broad audience, allowing them to fully appreciate the beauty of ancient Western Xia porcelain and immerse themselves in the treasure trove of Chinese culture.