Cizhou ware

The ceramics feature black and brown designs painted against white backgrounds, with patterns created through specialized glazing and slip decoration techniques.

The Cizhou kilns operated from the late Tang dynasty through early Ming dynasty, reaching peak production during the Northern Song period from 960 to 1279.

The decorative elements on Cizhou ceramics incorporate regional motifs of flowers, animals, and daily life scenes, reflecting northern Chinese artistic preferences.

Many Cizhou pieces served as functional items for households, including wine vessels, storage containers, and ceramic pillows for sleeping.

The potters developed methods to create affordable ceramics by applying white slip to dark clay bodies before adding detailed decorative elements.

Location: Ci County

GPS coordinates: 36.41150,114.16060

Latest update: May 28, 2025 02:54