Detail: The Tang Dynasty is considered by historians to be a high point in Chinese civilisation, able to reach far and wide with use of the Grand Canal of China, the Silk Road and maritime routes. In this way the Tang were influenced by new technologies and cultures from the Middle East, India, Persia and Central Asia and beyond. The Ceramics produced during this time, often considered China’s “golden age” are among the most innovative produced in China, showing both Chinese aesthetics as well as influences from as far away as Greece.
The Tang Dynasty was perhaps the most culturally diverse and prosperous period in Chinese history. “Fired Earth from China’s Golden Age: Ceramics of the Tang Dynasty” brings together various ceramics, from bowls and jars through to figures and miniatures that illustrate an important industry during this significant period.