Canton ware
pottery
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Canton ware refers to ceramic items, particularly porcelain, that were exported from China, primarily through Canton (Guangzhou), during the 18th and 19th centuries. This category includes both blue-and-white porcelain and enameled varieties, as well as ornamented stonewares. A specific type, Canton china, refers to porcelain Canton ware, especially when it is blue and white. China has a long and influential history in pottery, with its porcelain significantly impacting later European pottery.123
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