Craft:Chinese traditional handicraft with thousands of years history

Origin:Luoyang

Tang San Cai, also called Tricolor Glazed Pottery and a gem of ancient Chinese art, is a kind of handmade glazed ware of exquisite craftsmanship created in the Northern and Southern Dynasty (386-589) about 1,400 years ago. During the Tang Dynasty (618-907), the production of Tang San Cai reached its peak, which is part of the reason the pottery got the name of Tang San Cai.

Luoyang, named the eastern capital in ancient times, in Henan Province was the home of Tang San Cai, and most of unearthed Tang San Cai was found in Luoyang.

Tang San Cai is a polychrome handicraft with yellow, green, and white as its major tones. It is fired with lead glaze and presents a harmonious complex of varied colors, deep and light. The process is complicated: first, bake the ready mode in kilns until the temperature reaches 1,100oC, then take it out and apply glaze on it; bake it again in kilns at a temperature of about 900¡ãC.

Tang San Cai items that have been unearthed include horses, humans, and even pillows, and camels, of which the pottery camel is one of the best. Its head rises high, as if telling stories about merchant caravans along the Silk Road in the remote past and the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty.

Being the gem of ancient Chinese art, Tang San Cai absorbed the advantages of Chinese painting, sculpture and stone carving. It features fleshy figures, regular and exquisite technics, compact carving traces, and smooth lines, indicating the high-level of the craft reached in the Tang Dynasty. Tang San Cai is primaryly divided into pottery tomb-figures and daily commodities.

After the founding of new China, specialized institutions have been set up to study the technics of making Tang San Cai, which has boosted the development of the craft.

Rich Artistic Connotation & Historical Background:

The artwork is a piece of Chinese classical pottery called "Tang Tri-coloured Glazed Pottery Pagoda Zun," which represents the architectural style and artistic achievements of the Tang Dynasty.

This artwork is renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship, unique design, and rich historical significance.

Firstly, this artwork showcases the distinctive architectural style of the Tang Dynasty.

Tang Tri-coloured Glazed Pottery is a unique form of ceramics from the Tang Dynasty, known for its bright colours and intricate craftsmanship.

In this artwork, we can see the shape and structure of a pagoda, as well as decorative elements such as flowers, animals, and figures.

These elements together create an imaginative and artistic scene that demonstrates the charm and innovative spirit of Tang Dynasty architecture.

Secondly, this artwork has important historical significance.

As an ancient artifact, the Tang Tri-coloured Glazed Pottery Pagoda Zun serves as a witness to the development and changes of Tang Dynasty society.

It is not only an artwork but also a historical testimony and cultural heritage.

By studying and appreciating this artwork, we can better understand the historical background, cultural traditions, and social customs of the Tang Dynasty.

Lastly, this artwork creates a joyful and superior living atmosphere.

Its bright colours and exquisite shape provide visual enjoyment and pleasure.

At the same time, it also stimulates people's interest in ancient culture and curiosity, encouraging them to explore and learn more about Tang Dynasty art and history.

In conclusion, the Chinese classical style pottery "Tang Tri-coloured Glazed Pottery Pagoda Zun" is loved and admired by people for its unique artistic style, rich historical significance, and joyful living atmosphere.

It is an important part of ancient Chinese culture and art and also one of the significant heritages of human civilization.

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