In the waters off Singapore, a recently uncovered shipwreck with a huge cargo of blue-and-white porcelain is shedding light on the storied Chinese craft produced during the turbulent era of the Mongol Empire.
About Porcelain:
It is a type of ceramic material that is highly durable and has high-performance characteristics due to its production process.
It is made from a combination of natural materials including kaolin (china clay), feldspar, and quartz.
Porcelain was first made in China—in a primitive form during the Tang dynasty (618–907 CE) and in the form best known in the West during the Yuan dynasty (1279–1368 CE).
The word porcelain is derived from porcellana, used by Marco Polo to describe the pottery he saw in China.
There are three major types of porcelain historically used in dinnerware and decorative pieces: hard paste, soft paste, and bone china.
Properties of Porcelain:
High material density.
Smooth, glossy surface, which is particularly translucent and gives porcelain products a refined, elegant character.
High resistance to scratches and breakage, making it ideal for everyday use as well as special occasions.
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