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My Stories of Chinese Porcelain

My Stories of Chinese Porcelain

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Porcelain, also called Chinese ceramics, is one of humanity's most ancient inventions. The stories behind this unique and exquisite material are fascinating, detailing how it made its way across the globe and gave the modern world the word "china". Follow the stories told by a well-known Chinese porcelain expert to learn more about these timeless masterpieces borne from the creativity of ancient China.

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  • Episode 1: A story told from porcelain fragments

    Episode 1: A story told from porcelain fragments
    May 24 2020

    One day in June 2005, Chinese fishermen found several pieces of ancient porcelain while out working on their boat. What information was found from these porcelain fragments and why are they considered by experts to be "living fossils" that have recorded histories and stories?
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    8 mins
  • Episode 2: Chinese porcelain: a history of thousands of years

    Episode 2: Chinese porcelain: a history of thousands of years
    May 25 2020

    Jingdezhen is known as China's porcelain capital because it has been producing Chinese ceramics for more than 1,000 years. How did the small town get its name and why is porcelain called 'china' across the world?
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    17 mins
  • Episode 3: The story of blue and white porcelain

    Episode 3: The story of blue and white porcelain
    May 26 2020

    In Chinese pop singer Jay Chou's famous song "Blue and White Porcelain", he mistakenly suggests that the colors are a "light sky blue". In this episode, we find the truth about blue and white porcelain, as well as how it became a global obsession.
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    10 mins

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