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Taking lead-glazed pottery of Tang Dynasty as the research object, this paper has extensively collected the material materials of various relics unearthed at home and abroad. At the same time, combined with the archaeological data and historical documents of other related sites, this paper comprehensively studies the development and evolution, circulation and use, as well as the core issues of technology dissemination.

First of all, this paper reviews the archaeological work of more than ten kilns that produced lead-glazed pottery in the Tang Dynasty. Huangye Kiln in Gongyi, Henan Province, and Huangbao Kiln in Tongchuan, Shaanxi Province, which can cover most of the development stages and have the most sufficient excavation data, are selected as representatives. The materials unearthed from the kiln sites are carefully re-staged in combination with the chronological burial materials, especially the parts of the prosperous Tang Dynasty can be refined to Kaiyuan and Tianbao periods.

Secondly, this paper studied the kiln industry technology through the analysis of fetal glaze, decoration technology, firing technology, kiln construction, etc., and sorted out the expansion and technology spread of different kiln production areas in China, and paid attention to the transformation of early pottery tires.

Finally, this paper discusses the product circulation at home and abroad, and on this basis, analyzes the interaction between domestic and foreign production technology of similar products. The traditional concept needs to be redefined, such as the so-called ‘Shilla Sancai’ and the Tang Sancai in terms of appearance or production technology are quite different. In addition, the production of glazed pottery in the Tang Dynasty and Islamic areas influenced each other, and it was not a simple one-way imitation. The idea that Middle Eastern blue-and-white pottery emerged independently in the ninth century needs to be revisited.