The tomb of LI Heng in Puyang City,Henan Province,which had been scientifically excavated and with clear date,provides important information for the study of late Northern Dynasty tombs in the Central Plains region.Over 284 artifacts were unearthed,including porcelain,lead glazed pottery,tomb epitaphs and so on.The discovery of both celadon and lead glazed pottery lotus petal patterned jar,green glazed stem cup with dancing and performing design,is a reflection of social integration and mutual learning in the late Northern Dynasty,providing important physical objects for the study of cultural exchanges along the Silk Road,as well as the production and trade of celadon and lead glazed pottery.
Northern DynastyLI Heng tombdancing and performing designnorthern celadon