Black glazed chicken-head-spout kettle, Deqing ware, Southern Dynasty (420-589), the Zhejiang Provincial Museum collection [Photo/zjmuex.com]

The most famous black glazed ceramics might be from the late Tang Dynasty (618-907). Their practicable manufacturing method made them popular among numerous ceramics bases. They also featured an attractive and time-saving decorative style that crafted distinct motifs through the black glaze.