Ceramics
You may know it as "china" but the ceramics category spans lots of territory from functional & decorative porcelain to pottery including earthenware & stoneware
What to look for when collecting Egg Cups
Egg cups are inherently small objects and their curved surfaces are not always easy to work on, but craftsmen have managed to produce some...
Ceramics & Pottery from around the World
Pottery & Ceramics explained with descriptions including some well known factories.
V&A acquires rare Wedgwood tea & coffee set from Karl Lagerfeld...
A rare tea and coffee set designed by Paul Follot for Wedgwood and the accompanying set of design drawings has been acquired for the...
Are Salt and Pepper Shakers collectible? What to look for
You can bring some fun to mealtimes and start an intriguing collection by specializing in novelty cruet sets. You can even join a club...
Value of Collecting Chinese Porcelain. Chinese Dynasties
The Chinese are credited with the invention of porcelain — this page traces the history & value complete with all the Chinese dynasties & periods;
FEATURE: All About Pottery & Ceramics
Decorative arts expert Al Bagdade wrote the book on ceramics — literally. Your guide on everything from rare 18th-century porcelain to grandma's tea set....
Japanese Pottery: Satsuma & Japanese Era Names (Nengo)
The Japanese province of Satsuma gave its name to a variety of wares that were made all over the country and exported all over...
What are Garnitures? Mantelpiece decorations, usually vases
The fashion for decorating the chimney piece with sets of ceramic ornaments began in the 17th century and continued for close to 300 years.
The...
Why Collect Asian Art? What to collect
It's not uncommon for collectors — both experienced and novice — to be intimidated by Asian art.
That's unfortunate because this fascinating field offers...
