The rarity and beauty of porcelain made it a symbol of wealth and sophistication ... while bearing some resemblance to its Chinese counterpart, lacked the same durability and translucence.

Because of the way they are constructed, porcelain dishes tend to be more scratch resistant and less prone to chipping than other ceramics. Since it was first invented in ancient China ...

JINGDEZHEN: Dubbed the porcelain capital of China, Jingdezhen is opening its doors to the world with a more inclusive and ...

bear high resemblance to those made in the "porcelain capital" of Jingdezhen in East China. Archaeologists believe that the findings in Ningxia serve as evidence of the country's multi-ethnic ...

Recent excavations at the Suyukou site in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous ... bearing a high resemblance to those made in Jingdezhen, the renowned porcelain capital in east China.

and water - an unprecedented find in China's porcelain archaeology. The discovery also revealed that the Suyukou kiln site was the location where porcelain for the Xixia palace was made.

But even for experienced potters, porcelain can be challenging to work with. So how is porcelain made and why is it so expensive? More from Retail Handmade ceramics aren't cheap, but porcelain is ...