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Ming Dynasty Pottery & The Imperial Kiln at Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, China 中国江西景德镇窑窑

Master potters continue in the old artisan tradition of producing fine china at the Jingdezhen Museum which is the site of the Imperial Chinese kiln used during Ming and Qing dynasties. If you are interested in handmade ceramics / china /porcelain this is definitely a must visit. Here you’ll see some of the old artists

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An introduction to Ming blue and white porcelain | Curator’s Corner S5 Ep6 #CuratorsCorner

The Ming Dynasty is famed for its blue and white porcelain, which took over European dinning tables thanks to trade with the Dutch, Portuguese and English. However, you might not know exactly how to tell the difference between a Hongwu and a Longqing piece. If you don't, never fear! Curator Jessica Harrison-Hall has you and

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Imperial Ming Dynasty porcelain exhibition opens at Palace Museum

An exhibition of 196 sets of imperial Chinese porcelain wares dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) opened Tuesday at the Palace Museum in Beijing. The exhibits include the collections of the Palace Museum and some relics unearthed near Jingdezhen City which is well known as China's porcelain capital in east China's Jiangxi Province. Take

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Why Porcelain Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider

Handmade ceramics aren't cheap, but porcelain is often even more expensive. Compared to other ceramics, porcelain is non-porous, white, and translucent. The secret to these differences is in the clay. But even for experienced potters, porcelain can be challenging to work with. So how is porcelain made and why is it so expensive? MORE SO

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