Archaeologists working on a Japanese island discovered an ancient shard of earthenware pottery featuring Kanji, the logographic characters that comprise the Japanese system of writing. It's one of the ...

Japan's porcelain industry was kickstarted by events that shook the country 400 years ago. Andrew Lee visited Saga Prefecture ...

Can you guess where a piece of art pottery was made (just by looking at its distinctive colors and shape)? And when it was made? Some pottery looks quintessentially American; other pieces evoke ...

Classifying ancient pottery has always depended on the trained judgment of an archaeologist. Identifying the subtle ...

The history of ceramics in Japan is intrinsically intertwined with cultural exchange. Like green tea, soba and udon noodles, the birthplace of Japanese ceramics is Kyushu, a historical hub of ...

This photo shows the "Iroe tori maku sakura botan mon wa-tsunagi sukashi-zara" porcelain bowl kept at the Imari Nabeshima Gallery. (Photo courtesy of the Imari Municipal Board of Education) SAGA -- ...

Today’s items from our readers offer a good look at how quality, rarity and hand-crafting affect the value of collectibles. The general categories of glass and china have seen significant price ...

Japan's Shoji Hamada is regarded as one of the most influential masters of studio pottery and has inspired more potters around the world than any other figure. Three of his pieces are on display this ...

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