Porcelain
A hard, white, shiny ceramic material made from a special clay called kaolin.
What is it?
Porcelain is a type of ceramic that is made by heating kaolin clay at very high temperatures. It is white, hard, and can be very thin but strong. Porcelain is often used for fine dishes, tea sets, and decorative objects. The Sèvres tea set is made of porcelain. Porcelain was first made in China and later in Europe. Sèvres porcelain is famous for its high quality and beautiful decorations.
Why it matters
Porcelain is valued for its beauty and durability. It can be decorated with paints and gold. Many museums have beautiful porcelain collections.
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瓷器
一种坚硬、白色、闪亮的陶瓷材料，由一种叫做高岭土的特殊粘土制成。
它是什么？
瓷器是一种陶瓷，通过在非常高的温度下加热高岭土制成。它白色、坚硬，可以很薄但很强。瓷器常用于精美的餐具、茶具和装饰品。塞夫尔茶具就是瓷器制成的。瓷器最早在中国制造，后来传到欧洲。塞夫尔瓷器以其高品质和精美装饰而闻名。
为什么重要
瓷器因其美丽和耐用而受到珍视。它可以用颜料和金粉装饰。许多博物馆都有精美的瓷器收藏。
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