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A Brief History of Chinese Porcelain

There's something to be said about having a nice set of china. Being a poor college student, I've tended to do all of my dinnerware shopping at Wal-Mart and Target, but I recently picked up a few pieces of china dinnerware at a discount, and the difference in quality is noticeable. Chinese porcelain has a long and storied history, dating back more than 18,000 years ago, to the Paleolithic era, when humans first discovered how to create hardened ceramics by heating clay in fire. Fragments of pots and vases from that era have been found in the Yuchanyan Cave in southern China, which shows the early involvement of the region in the development of pottery. It wasn't until 200 BC, during the reign of the Han Dynasty, that the Chinese started to make true porcelain using china clay, porcelain stone, and high powered heating ovens. The Chinese perfected the art of pottery over the next few centuries, and came to be known as the world's best makers of porcelain. The ...
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Great China Dinnerware Discounts

China dinnerware is always a popular thing to have in the kitchen, especially when it can be had at a discount. I wrote before about the history of Chinese porcelain, and today I just wanted to share some of the great China dinnerware discounts that are available, and the ranges of styles of China you can choose from. Take for example the Lenox Solitaire dinnerware set. This 5-piece China set is made from high quality porcelain, and includes 3 plates, a saucer, and cup, in a sheening ivory with a beautiful silver finish. The understated and simple elegance of this dinnerware set makes it appropriate for any kitchen, and currently it is available for more than 40% off the retail price. Another great China serveware set to consider is the Noritake Stratford Platinum dinnerware set. This gorgeous, 20-piece dinnerware set comes with enough China for an entire household, and features a Baroque, beveled design that stands out from other China sets out there. The ...
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