Porcelain: A Valuable Trade Good

This chapter discusses the historical significance and popularity of porcelain as a valuable trade good in East Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. It explores the technological advancements made by the Chinese in porcelain production and the attempts by Europeans and Middle Easterners to replicate it. The chapter also touches on the wealth disparity between Europe and India during the time of King Henry VIII and the changing perception of porcelain over time.