For many centuries China held the secret to making ... NOVA: Is it true that porcelain made for export didn't have reign marks and other types of marks? Wu: In general, yes, because export ...

porcelain has tougher texture, more transparent body and finer luster. It excels pottery in both pragmatic and artistic terms. That's why it gradually replaced pottery in the ceramic history. It is ...

In the 18th century, the popularity of blanc de Chine inspired European potters to develop their own hard-paste white porcelain (made from compound minerals and fired at very high temperatures), ...

Because porcelain production originated in ... and information about the manufacturers. While most fine china features identification marks, you may find that some very early pieces do not have ...

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In addition to the marks on the bottom of the porcelain pieces, you can also use the china patterns to determine if you've got a genuine antique Limoges. Due to the sheer number of studios and ...

Pure and Infinite, an exhibition at Hebei Museum, in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, is a collaboration between the National Museum of China and Hebei Museum to pay tribute to the white porcelain ...

Pure and Infinite, an exhibition at Hebei Museum, in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, is a collaboration between the National Museum of China and Hebei Museum to pay tribute to the white porcelain ...

White Gold The history of porcelain in Europe starts with Marco Polo. In the 14th century, the explorer brought a small jar from China back to Europe with him and Chinese porcelain became a ...