The man most often credited as the original creator of European porcelain was a German by the name of Johann Friedrich Böttger. He was an alchemist—he said that he knew how to turn lead into gold.

An experienced craftsman carves the translucent sections on a "Linglong porcelain "vase, one of the highest categories of traditional porcelain from Jingdezhen, Jiangxi. [Photo provided to China Daily ...

In the long history of Chinese porcelain art, one type of porcelain stands apart. Its appearance is akin to the first splash of vibrant color on a monochrome canvas, laying the foundation for the ...