China is richly endowed with the raw materials needed for makingceramics. Chinese discovered and mastered the techniques of porcelainfirst. Ceramic products are not only an important cultural heritage of humancivilization; they are still very much a part of everyone's lives, and in a verylively and colorful way. A beautifully crafted and tastefully formed ceramicpiece not only is a fruit of the technology and craft of its times, it alsorecords the bits of history and life. Sometimes, it can even carry paintings,poetry, calligraphy, sculpture all on its tiny body; or serve as a medium ofinformation for society.