Sui and Tang Famous Kiln - Shouzhou Kiln Porcelain Exhibition
The "Shouzhou Kiln Porcelain Exhibition" is displayed at the Huainan Museum, No. 15 Dongshan Middle Road, Huainan City, Anhui Province.
Shouzhou Kiln was first created in the mid to late period of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, flourished through the Sui and Tang Dynasties, declined at the end of the Tang Dynasty, and ceased production in the Song Dynasty. Shangyao Town was the central kiln site of Shouzhou Kiln, with distributions in Wudian and Lingquansi of Fengyang County, and Dongshan and Quanshan areas of Huainan City. Early Shouzhou Kiln products were coated with light blue-gray glaze, Sui Dynasty products with blue glaze, Tang Dynasty products with yellow glaze, and late Tang products with both black and sauce red glazes. Due to different kiln atmospheres and temperatures, two major glaze systems were formed: blue glaze and yellow glaze, with the best being wax yellow glaze, eel yellow glaze, and black glaze. The main products include bowls, ewers, pots, pillows, bowls, jars, and various toys. The bodies of the items are relatively thick and heavy. Fine products were first bisque-fired, then coated with a layer of white slip, and finally glazed and fired in saggars. Archaeological excavations often reveal beautifully shaped ewers, porcelain pillows, toys, and other items.
Ticket Price: Free
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30), closed all day on Monday (except national holidays).
Transportation: You can take bus routes 16, 37, 631, and 632 to reach the museum from Huainan City. Out-of-town visitors are advised to drive.
Huainan Cuisine: Don't miss the Huainan Tofu Feast and Huainan Beef Soup.