GU Ting, HUANG Yong, LI Qijiang

(Jingdezhen Ceramic University, Jingdezhen 333403, Jiangxi, China)

Abstract: Based on the collation and research of archaeological excavation data, the loading and firing processes of WesternXia porcelain are re-analyzed. Firstly, the origin, reasons and advantages and disadvantages of each loading and firingprocess are explained. Secondly, the evolution of each process is introduced and the differences between the kilns using theprocess at the same time and their mutual influence are discussed. It is found that the loading and firing process of WesternXia porcelain is closely related to Liao Jin porcelain kiln and there is no obvious relationship with the Northern Song Dynasty.

Key words: Western Xia porcelain; archaeological excavations; loading process