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Chinese ceramics

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People in China make beautiful art from clay.

CMOC Treasures of Ancient China exhibit - black pottery cauldron.jpg
CMOC Treasures of Ancient China exhibit - black pottery cauldron.jpg
They use fire to make it hard. Some pieces are white and shiny.
The David Vases.jpg
The David Vases.jpg
These are called porcelain. It is very special. Do you like pretty bowls?

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Porcelain Production Diorama (10107008074).jpg
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Shang Pottery Lei, Anyang, 1300-1200 BC...
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Zhou Zhanguo Topf Museum Rietberg.jpg
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Plat rond Dynastie Tang Musée Guimet 2418.jpg
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Sancai musicians on camel, front.jpg
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Bulb Bowl (Shuixian Pan) LACMA 60.27.3.jpg

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