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Proto-porcelain Zun, wine vessel Shang Dynasty (16th century —11th century B.C.)Unearthed at Zhenzhou, Henan Height: 25.6cm Mouth diameter: 21.4cm Porcelain had already appeared in the Shang Dynasty, This Zun was Unearthed at a tomb of the Shang Dynasty at Zhengzhou in 1955. It was made from Kaolin clay （clay for porcelain）and at a temperature of over 1000 degree . It has a thin layer of green glaze on the surface, and is the earliest porcelain discovered in China so far .

Green-glazed porcelain jar with six loop handles 7th year of Wuping's reign of the Northern Qi Dynasty（A.D.576） Unearthed at Puyang, Henan Height：28.5cm Mouth diameter: 18.5cmThe porcelain jar has six loops on the shoulders. The body is decorated with lines, circles, triangles, ducks and trees designs.

White-glazed vase with green spot 6th year of Wuping's reign of the Northern Qi Dynasty（A.D.575） Unearthed at Anyang, Henan Height: 22cm Mouth diameter: 6.8cm Foot diameter: 7cm The vase is the earliest white-glazed porcelain in China so far. The production of white chinaware started in the Northern Qi Dynasty . The technique required for making white chinaware is more difficult than for making green chinaware. The key factor in making white porcelain is that the content of the iron element in the clay must be kept below one percent. The production of white porcelain laid a solid foundation for the production and prosperity of the varied colorful porcelain in the later dynasties.

White porcelain figurine of attendant officials with black decoration 15th year of Kaihuang's reign of the Sui Dynasty（A.D.595） Unearthed at Anyang, Henan Height: 72cm The tomb of Zhang Sheng excavated in 1959 yielded a large amount of cultural relics, among which over 90 pieces of white chinaware were found. This group of white chinaware are complete in variety, elegant in shape and pure in glaze, representing the high level of accomplishment in white ware production in the Sui Dynasty. The discovery of the Xiangzhou kiln at Anyang and the fine white chinaware Unearthed at tombs of the Sui and Tang Dynasties suggest that Henan was once an important base of producing and consuming white chinaware.

White-glazed figurine of warrior   15th year of Kaihuang's reign of the Sui Dynasty（A.D.595） Unearthed at Anyang, Henan Height: 73cm The porcelain warrior figurine wearing armor stands on a lotus stand, and it looks lifelike and full of vitality.

Sky blue glaze porcelain incense burner, Jun ware Northern Song Dynasty（A.D.960-1127） Unearthed at Yuzhou, Henan Height: 13cm Mouth diameter: 14.3cm 　 Sky blue glaze is the base colour of the Jun ware. The three interior marks were left by the spurs used to support a ware .

White-glazed mei-ping vase with carved floral design Northern Song Dynasty（A.D.960-1127） Unearthed at Tangyin, Henan Height: 34cm Mouth diameter: 6cm The technique of the carved design is unique. The craftsmen painted twining peonies and vine on the vase, then they scraped the white glaze to expose the brown clay except the designs. The flowers were pure white and vivid and the ground was brown, which showed a strong contrast in color.

Mallow-shaped plate in rose purple glaze, Jun ware Song Dynasty（A.D.960-1279） Unearthed at Fangcheng, Henan Height: 3.3cm Mouth diameter: 19.5cm Foot diameter: 8cm Jun ware is named after Junzhou where it was produced, and the site of the ruined kiln has been discovered in the present Yuzhou City, Henan Province. The basic color of the Jun ware is sky blue. The technique of yaobian is often used, which refers to the changes of tints of colours by control of the temperature of the kiln.