| The thesis is a study on type and periodization of ceramics of late Tang—early Song Dynasty which were unearthed from tombs, towers and cities in the Northern China.The main part of the thesis consists of three separately discussions of Xing, Ding and Yaozhou wares. In the section of Xing wares, we systematically make a typological analysis based on the archaeological materials and set up the chronology of each type, then conclude that the 9th century is a boom of Xing kiln. We also make a preliminary research on the state of Xing wares after the 9th century. In the section of Ding wares, the thesis divides its development into two stages, namely late Tang and Five Dynasties period, early Northern Song Dynasty, and the latter stage can be considered as a boom of this kiln. In addition, we shortly discuss some questions about Ding wares of late Tang Dynasty(the 9th century) according to the objects found in Jingzhi pagodas and other relics. By analyzing previous researching achievements, excavation report of kiln and newly-published materials, Yaozhou wares can also be divided into two stages, the early relics might date from late Five Dynasties period and the others mainly belong to early Northern Song Dynasty or even later.In the next part, the thesis expounds three related questions which have been concerned by other scholars for a long time. First, we discuss the historical background of the development of ceramics industry in the Northern China, then point out the common feature that showed on each kiln's product in this period—imitating gold and silver wares. Second, we focus on the inscription "盈"(ying) of Xing wares and the inscription "官"(guan) which is often appeared on Ding wares by giving a brief summarization about their origin, age and implication. The third question is concerned with glazed potteries found in the Northern China, after analyzing phoenix-head pots and other two types, we estimate that some glazed potteries also come from Xing, Ding and Yaozhou kiln.
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