The earliest pottery was found an area that is now part of the Czech Republic, made by people in that region somewhere from 29,000 - 25,000 BCE. It was a clay figurine of a nude female goddess.
That time period is well before the period we know as recorded history (10,000 BCE - present), so we don't have any oral or written history of the people who first learned to make pottery.
The problem is that porcelain clay is a naturally occurring substance. It is different than regular clay that ordinary pots are made from. When the Chinese found it, they made porcelain objects that were extraordinarily beautiful.
Procelain can be made much thinner than ordinary clay. Therefore the objects made can be more detailed and finer than ordinary ceramics. But because it is so thin, it can crack very easily. This is the reason it is valued so much. It can be worked so that it is fantastically decorated and is highly prized for it's beauty.
A History of Porcelain
Porcelain, pronounced POUR suh lihn, is a type of ceramics highly valued for its beauty and strength. It is often called china, or chinaware, because it was first made in China. Porcelain is characterized by whiteness, a delicate appearance, and translucence (ability to let light through). Because it is the hardest ceramic product, porcelain is used for electrical insulators and laboratory equipment. However, porcelain is known primarily as a material for high-quality vases and tableware, as well as for figurines and other decorative objects. The type of porcelain that is used for such purposes produces a bell-like ring when struck.
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The Chinese invented porcelain and that is why it is called "china." Chinese artists developed kilns as early as 100 AD. It was made by firing the ceramic material to the necessary temperature. It is so durable that 2,000 year old pieces still have bright colors.
Porcelain was invented, not discovered, by the Chinese in the 1st & 2nd century BCE, according to Wikipedia.
Here are the why and how, also the the time, an excerpt and the site:The case of Nippon or Japanese Porcelain marks is a bit more peculiar. The word "NIPPON" is the official name of the country of Japan and Japanese makers and trading companies initially marked their porcelain with the name Nippon. However, in 1921, the US Congress requested that Japanese Customs Authorities change the name to JAPAN. Therefore, Porcelain and China antiques that are marked "NIPPON" were made prior to 1921 and items that are marked "JAPAN" were made after 1921. Furthermore, most Porcelain and Chinaware imports from Japan were rarely marked with the actual manufacturer's mark.* http://www.marks4antiques.com/Identify-Porcelain-Antiques.htm
In comparable crockery, a porcelain piece would be lighter than a piece of stoneware. This is because porcelain items are usually made thinner than stoneware.
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Toilets are made from clay and water that is heated and molded to form a ceramic porcelain. Ceramic porcelain was chosen because of its characteristics such as sturdiness, cheapness and durability.
Dishes made of porcelain or any other clay that are properly fired and glazed are not toxic. Dishes which are underfired or glazed with glazes containing lead may be toxic.
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Dishes were made in China of a special clay found in the country. It is called Kaolin and it is the clay that porcelain is made out of. Porcelain is one of the most fragile of the pottery clays and is the most luminescent.
Yes, the whirpool duet tubs are made of porcelain.
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Depends...Porcelain is a fire-clay, so it could be a solid ceramic.Older sinks are made of cast and have a porcelain coating fused to it. Modern metal core porcelain sinks are made of stainless steel.
No. Porcelain is a man-made substance made from clay and fired in a kiln.
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The pottery is named "porcelain," originating from the country China where it was first developed. Porcelain is known for its delicate appearance, translucency, and high durability.
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Porcelain is a type of ceramic; it is not part of a steel tub. If the tub were made of porcelain it would not be made of steel. Enamel is a kind of tough paint that can be used on steel, or on porcelain.
A candle holder made in Italy would most likely be made of porcelain or ceramic. Porcelain is the common name given to all ceramic items.