HISTORY
CIVILIZATIONS OF ASIA
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Tea and Rubber
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Rubber and Porcelain
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Porcelain and Silk
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Silk and Wool
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Detailed explanation-1: -The export market Chinese ceramics were first exported in large quantities during the Song dynasty (960–1279). The government supported this as an important source of revenue. Early in the period, ports were established in Guangzhou (Canton), Quanzhou, Hangzhou and Ningbo to facilitate commercial activity.
Detailed explanation-2: -Since the Han and Tang Dynasties, porcelain has been exported worldwide. It promotes economic and cultural exchange between China and the outside world, and profoundly influences the traditional culture and lifestyle of people from other countries.
Detailed explanation-3: -Celadon normally refers to the traditional Chinese porcelain with green glaze. This term originally came from the West to describe the glaze ware produced in the Longquan kiln. It possesses a similar color to jade, and gained high prices both at home and aboard.
Detailed explanation-4: -For everyday use, it was used to create cups, plates, and other useful items. Exquisite, high-quality porcelains were usually housed as decoration or served as gifts. It was also used to create decorative statues and ornate trinkets for the higher classes.