Celadon glaze is admired for its subtle green and blue shades and their deep historical and cultural associations. What makes these colours distinctive? The answer involves the chemistry of iron in the glaze and its relationship with composition and firing conditions. […]
The method for making oxblood glaze was probably discovered during the Wanli reign (1573–1620) in China. Early examples are rare. Initially difficult to control, the process was mastered during the Kanxi and Qianlong reigns of the Qing dynasty, according to the account presented here. […]
Shino ware was made in the Mino kilns around Toki, Gifu prefecture, Japan. Its pieces are known for thick, snow-white glaze and scarlet flame-like markings that seem to lie beneath the surface. […]