The history of black pottery can be dated back to Hemudu culture which was existed 7000 years ago. The skill of making black pottery reached its highest point in Longshan and Liangzhu culture period. The most remarkable characteristics of black pottery are black(without glaze )shining, sound like small bang when they are hit softly. The earliest works of black pottery are water pot and vessels of ancient worship. Then it became the house-hold wares for daily life of the royal families. And it was also the s...
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