Ceramics
You may know it as "china" but the ceramics category spans lots of territory from functional & decorative porcelain to pottery including earthenware & stoneware
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...
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...
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...
Collecting Old European & Chinese Snuff Bottles
While taking snuff may have fallen out of favor, snuff bottles continue to be treasured. Collectors can now go to eBay and see more...
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;
Ceramics & Pottery from around the World
Pottery & Ceramics explained with descriptions including some well known factories.
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....
Google Lens Can Help Determine the Worth of Old Collectibles
In the age of smartphones and instant information, the world is at our fingertips like never before. From finding the nearest coffee shop to...
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...
