The
Art of Chinese ceramics flourished during the Tang Dynasty (618-907).
One of the major developments of this Dynasty came with the introduction
of varicolored, soft glazes for use on ceramics. The most famous Tang
Dynasty ceramic pieces include earthenware objects with tricolor glazes:
amber, green and yellow. Ceramic horses were included in the tombs of
the Tang Dynasty to ensure that the dead enjoyed the pleasures of life
on earth. Chinese literature from that era portrays troupes of great
imperial horses that were adorned with elaborate outfits and ate from
elegant utensils.
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