Freedom of Clay and Brush through Seven Centuries in Northern China: Tz’u-chou Type Wares 960-1600 A.D.
中国北方七百年的自由：磁州窑器

Cizhou (Tz’u-chou) wares have been produced as a major ceramic type in China since the 10th century during the Song dynasty (960–1279). They were produced in southern Hebei Province in northern China and were once the most popular wares. Rooted in the tradition of Tang white stoneware, it is hard to distinguish early Cizhou-type wares from their predecessors except for one characteristic, the use of white slip. Applying white slip under a transparent glaze gave Cizhou-type wares smooth surfaces and allowed potters to develop diverse decorations. This exhibition classified Cizhou-type wares into nineteen groups according to the decoration and showcased fifty-eight examples, ranging from vases to plates and from ewers to pillows.