Collecting Antique and Vintage Plates and Dishware ...
Nov 19, 2020·The History of Porcelain . While pottery is a very old craft, fine porcelain was first produced in China sometime between 960 - 1127 CE (AD). The discovery of kaolin clay made it possible to fire dishware at high temperatures (2200 - 2600 degrees Fahrenheit) creating a brilliant white product.