Global ambitions in 17th century Britain: Trade, colonization and Chinese porcelain
Available online 25 July 2025
In the first decade of the 17th century, the English crown had its sights set in two directions: eastward towards trade with Asia and westward towards colonization. To compete in the European global...
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Creating a database of dated Chinese porcelain from 1550 to 1750
Available online 22 July 2025
From the vast quantities of Chinese porcelain produced between 1550 to 1750, a very limited number are inscribed with dates which provide the vital building blocks for establishing a chronology. This...
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Precious Beyond Measure. A History of Korean Ceramics by Beth McKillop & Jane Portal (Reaktion Books, London, 2024) 272 pages ISBN 978-1789148671
Available online 22 July 2025
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The Temasek Wreck ceramics cargo: Yuan blue-and-white porcelain, celadon and other ceramics found in Singapore waters
Available online 18 July 2025
A maritime archaeological excavation recently carried out in stages over a four-year period resulted in the recovery of approximately 3.5 tonnes of ceramic shards, along with several intact or nearly...
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