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Koimari
Photographs and comments by Dr. Toshio Noda on Imari porcelain of 17th and 18th-century Japan, including wares for daily use. Profile of the author.

Kutani Ceramics
History of kutani kilns from origin up to now. History of most famous kutani painters. Kutani library and virtual museum.

The Origins of Porcelain Japan
Arita porcelain (in Japanese "Arita-yaki") is the fine white porcelain produced in the city of Arita, Japan. "Yaki" in Japanese can mean either earthenware pottery or porcelain.

Early Islamic Tiles
An exhibition of tiles, with references, from the 14th-17th century collected by Lockwood de Forest in 1880-86 while in partnership with Louis Comfort Tiffany.

The Medieval Pottery Research Group
Bringing together people with an interest in the pottery vessels that were made, traded, and used in Europe between the end of the Roman period and the 16th century.

The Art of Talavera
History of Talavera, a tin-glazed majolica like pottery made in Mexico since the 16 th Century.

Foo (fu) Dogs Found at Delightful Dogs
Foo (fu) dog history. Pictures of collectibles and links to selling sites.

A Glance At: The History of Mexican Ceramics
A very brief history of Mexican ceramics from pre-hispanic times to contemporary art. Illustrated.

Astbury Pottery
Information relating to Astbury Pottery, providing a large database of pottery related facts and links.

Italian Renaissance Ceramics
Tour of the National Gallery of Art's collection.






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