Busacca Gallery

Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Seal Wax Ring Box with Lid 2 ½" x 4 ⅛" Of round form porcelain blue and white seal wax box with fitted dome lid, hand painted in underglaze blue with Flaming Pearl of Wisdom, lattice design alternating with artemisia leaf on the sides; marked on the bottom. Porcelain is a type of ceramic that is made from kaolin, a white clay, and fired at very high temperatures. It is valued for its beauty, durability, and translucency, as well as its ability to withstand wear and tear. Porcelain is often used to make decorative objects, such as figurines, vases, and plates, as well as practical items like dishes, cups, and bowls. Because it is difficult to produce and requires a high level of skill and craftsmanship, porcelain is often considered a luxurious and valuable material.

Porcelain has a long and interesting history. It was first developed in China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), where it was known as "white gold" because of its rarity and value. The Chinese kept the process of making porcelain a closely guarded secret for many centuries, and it was not until the early 18th century that European potters were able to figure out how to produce it. During the 1700s, porcelain became extremely popular in Europe, and many factories were established to produce it. In the 19th and 20th centuries, porcelain production spread to other parts of the world, including the United States and Japan. Today, porcelain is produced in many countries around the world, and it continues to be highly valued for its beauty and durability.