Inventions

Porcelain

      Porcelain was invented in China during the Ming dynasty. This was an important invention of the time period because it was a beautiful form of pottery that traders all over the world admired. Porcelain was expensive and many people enjoyed receiving it. Porcelain is the finest ceramic and is a designed piece of art. Chinese artists are inspired to create porcelain and add new designs to each piece they create. Every year, the emperor orders around 10 thousand pieces of porcelain to use for special events he has planned. Porcelain is called China in English languages since porcelain had been originated in China.

      Porcelain was created by the Ming dynasty emperor, Hongwu and was first used for important daily life items such as water jugs, plates, cups, stools, etc. Porcelain had not been decorated. Porcelain had been made out of kaolin, which is very white and almost translucent looking. Cobalt had also been used which created foggy lines which didn't make the porcelain look very appealing. Eventually, cobalt had been experimented with. It had been concluded that if manganese was added with the cobalt, the lines would form neater patterns and the color dulled more. Prior to the invention, people wanted more porcelain that had been decorated with different patterns and colors. Colors such as blue, had been added when designing porcelain which makes it look more artistic and unique. Different beautiful designs form on the porcelain.

      Porcelain has really changed people's lives in many ways. For example, it was a huge part in Chinese culture. Porcelain has been exported worldwide to everyone and has been traded by China. This influences new culture from outsiders and economic and cultural exchange occurs between China and outsiders of China. Porcelain has been used for daily life importance and is also used for display. Porcelain is a huge product for China that has exploited throughout the world.