Craft & Heritage

Museum-Grade Tang Dynasty Art Arrives in the UK
2026-08-07

Museum-Grade Tang Dynasty Art Arrives in the UK

Museum-Grade Tang Dynasty Art Arrives in the UK: A Masterpiece of Sancai Ceramic Horse Now Available

The Craft of Tang Sancai (Part 6) – Finishing, Quality Assessment, and Legacy
2026-06-07

The Craft of Tang Sancai (Part 6) – Finishing, Quality Assessment, and Legacy

The kiln has cooled, and the finished Tang Sancai pieces have been unloaded. But the work is not yet

The Craft of Tang Sancai (Part 5) – The Final Glaze Firing
2026-06-07

The Craft of Tang Sancai (Part 5) – The Final Glaze Firing

The application of glazes is complete. The glazed pieces, now covered in a dusty, matte layer of col

The Craft of Tang Sancai (Part 4) – Glaze Application
2026-06-07

The Craft of Tang Sancai (Part 4) – Glaze Application

With the glazes prepared and tested, the next step is applying them to the bisque-fired clay body. T

The Craft of Tang Sancai (Part 3) – Glaze Formulation and Preparation
2026-06-07

The Craft of Tang Sancai (Part 3) – Glaze Formulation and Preparation

After the bisque firing, the brick-red or light pink clay body is ready to receive its most distinct

The Craft of Tang Sancai (Part 2) – Shaping the Clay Body
2026-06-07

The Craft of Tang Sancai (Part 2) – Shaping the Clay Body

After the clay has been properly selected, prepared, and wedged, the next major stage is shaping the

The Craft of Tang Sancai (Part 1) – Material Selection and Clay Preparation
2026-06-07

The Craft of Tang Sancai (Part 1) – Material Selection and Clay Preparation

Tang Sancai (tri-colored glazed pottery of the Tang Dynasty) owes its enduring brilliance not only t

Tang Sancai: The Globalization of a Chinese Ceramic Treasure
2026-06-02

Tang Sancai: The Globalization of a Chinese Ceramic Treasure

Tang Sancai, or tri-colored glazed pottery of the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD), represents one of China

Tang Sancai: A Chinese Treasure in the Western World
2026-06-02

Tang Sancai: A Chinese Treasure in the Western World

Among the ancient treasures of the British Museum, a group of Tang Sancai (tri‑colored glazed potter

Tang Sancai: The Modern Renaissance of an Ancient Craft
2026-06-02

Tang Sancai: The Modern Renaissance of an Ancient Craft

In a workshop on the outskirts of Luoyang, a young artisan carefully brushes green, amber, and white

Tang Sancai: The Glazed Epic of a Golden Dynasty
2026-06-02

Tang Sancai: The Glazed Epic of a Golden Dynasty

In the exhibition hall of the Luoyang Museum, a tri-colored glazed horse whinnies silently, its body

The Art of Tang Sancai: A Journey Through Its Creation
2025-03-27

The Art of Tang Sancai: A Journey Through Its Creation

The Art of Tang Sancai: A Journey Through Its CreationIntroduction and Historical ContextTang Sancai