Leung Yuen-fun Rachel. / Thesis submitted in: May 2004. / One leaflet mounted. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references. / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Chapter Chapter One: --- Historical Background / The discovery of the kiln sites --- p.1 / The naming of Changsha ware --- p.3 / The beginning of production --- p.5 / Chapter Chapter Two: --- Development of Changsha ware / Duration of operation --- p.10 / Stages of development --- p.11 / Reasons for decline --- p.15 / Chapter Chapter Three: --- Glaze and Kiln Characteristics of Changsha ware / Body --- p.18 / Shaping method --- p.19 / Glazes --- p.19 / Kiln --- p.21 / Chapter Chapter Four: --- Classification of Changsha ware in the Art Museum collection / Introduction --- p.24 / Daily household wares --- p.25 / Cultural and scholar's articles --- p.44 / Toys --- p.47 / Potter's tool --- p.51 / Chapter Chapter Five: --- Decoration of Changsha ware in the Art Museum collection / Introduction --- p.53 / Decorative technique --- p.54 / Decorative motif --- p.59 / Chapter Chapter Six: --- Changsha ware as reflections of daily life / Custom and religion --- p.78 / Games --- p.94 / Childhood education --- p.98 / Cross cultural Communication --- p.100 / Chapter Chapter Seven: --- Conclusion --- p.102