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In English, "china" has become synonymous with dinnerware,
and during the Song the industry reached a new level of elegance
and sophistication.
To begin with, there was a proliferation of shapes, colors, and
decoration during the Song, with techniques ranging from painting
and carving to stamping and moulding. Kiln sites produced a variety
of objects, including many kinds of bowls and plates, as well as
boxes, ink slabs, and pillows (headrests). Some sites could produce
as many as 20,000 objects a day for sale at home and abroad.
Song shards have been found on the coast of Africa.
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