Excavations at a large ancient kiln site in east China's Anhui Province, dating back to the Five Dynasties Period (907-960), have produced evidence which effectively rewrites the history of China's ...

The antique technique for producing celadon porcelain at the Longquan Kiln in east China's Zhejiang Province has gained recognition as part of the World Cultural Heritage. For collectors of fine ...

Porcelain, one of ancient China's oldest and greatest inventions, has played a significant role in the country's long history. The word "porcelain" was probably first used by the celebrated traveler ...

The long, winding history of Chinese pottery goes back to Neolithic times, with earthenware dated to 5000 B.C. While such an old piece would be an incredible find to uncover at your local thrift store ...

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The opening ceremony of the "Longquan City Celadon Art" exhibition was held Monday at the Chinese Cultural Center in Brussels, with 55 works made by Chinese artists on display. Chinese Ambassador to ...

'Korean ceramics were influenced by China, particularly celadon, which was created during the Koryo period [918 to 1392],' says Heakyum Kim, Korean art specialist at Christie's New York. 'Most of our ...

Fine, crisp and translucent – many years ago, a dance between clay and fire gave rise to a tangible piece of art: porcelain. Celadon produced in Longquan, Zhejiang province, is one of the exquisite ...

The Tong-in Gallery in Insa-dong, central Seoul started as a shop in 1924, selling antiques to foreign buyers. Now the shop is run by the founder’s son, and his wife Lee Gye-sun is the director of ...