The archaeological and scientific analysis of blue‐decorated ceramics in the Tang and Song dynasties

This paper reviews studies of Tang and Song blue-and-white porcelains, both archaeologically scientifically, based on published data, compares with sancai, which represents the earliest use cobalt pigment in Chinese ceramics. Thirty-nine wares seven have been excavated from city sites, kilns, a tomb, shipwreck, pagodas. These findings identify as export ware related to Maritime Silk Road or suggest it was produced for international merchants visitors China daily personal collection. Also, results reflected connection Buddhist culture. All are vessels motifs them plants, insects, child, geometric combination patterns. Palmette lozenge show influence Middle Eastern taste. Additionally, we reanalyse discuss previous scientific evidence blue-and-white, including body, glaze, reveal origin materials technology porcelain. The raw possibly inherited probably East, biscuit body high-fired clear lime glaze were provided by white may utilise native ore, Zhejiang.