Shiny and smooth, soft in color, and perfectly shaped, porcelain has been the ultimate embodiment of Chinese aesthetics for thousands of years. From a vase, to a jar, to an incense burner, they are ...

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 -- ...

Ancient artifacts, silent carriers of a country's memories and national spirit, can offer valuable insights into the appreciation of culture. Every year, more than a billion visits are made to museums ...