Tang Dynasty
Golden age empire
The Tang Dynasty ruled China from 618 to 907 CE, widely considered a golden age of Chinese civilization.
The era produced enduring achievements in poetry, painting, ceramics, and statecraft, and saw the Silk Road flourish.
Tang influence spread throughout East Asia, shaping culture and governance in Korea, Japan, and Vietnam.
Tang poetry remains central to Chinese literary education.
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- flying horseWinged equine of legend
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- porcelainTranslucent fired clay
- white porcelainPale vitrified ceramic ware
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