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Blue and White: The Porcelain That Crossed the World
Few objects in human history have traveled as far, or meant as much, as blue-and-white porcelain. For six centuries, its cobalt patterns have moved from Chinese kilns to palaces, ships,... Read more...
The Story of Blanc de Chine: Five Centuries of Chinese White
Blanc de Chine — French for “white of China” — is the name European traders gave to the luminous white porcelain made in the mountain town of Dehua, Fujian province.... Read more...

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Stories from the Kiln


Five centuries of Dehua porcelain, translated for a modern shelf. History, craft, care guides and honest answers — 2 stories and counting.