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Liao Dynasty 辽

The plum blossom vase shown below is a form that emerged in the Song and became popular in subsequent dynasties. It was used both for holding wine and for holding flowers. The piece below was produced at the Gangwa Kiln 缸瓦窑, an important kiln during the Liao Dynasty (907—1125) in present day Inner Mongolia.

梅瓶 缸瓦窑白釉剔花填黑梅瓶 辽朝（907〜1125） 首都博物馆 Plum Blossom Vase White Glazed with black painted flowers, from the Gang Wa Kiln Liao Dynasty (907—1125), Capital Museum, Beijing

The Dangxiang 党项 were a people of the Tangut branch of the Qiang ethnic group and founders of the Xi Xia Dynasty. The artistic style of their pottery had earthy feel reflecting their nomadic roots. The vase below was made at the Lingwu Kiln 灵武窑, located in present day Ningxia.

刻花开光牡丹纹瓶 灵武窑 西夏（1032〜1227） 北京首都博物馆 Porcelain vase with inscribed blooming peony design Lingwu Kiln, Xi Xia (1032—1227), Beijing Capital Museum

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