Searching for White Gold

Appearances can be deceiving. The beautiful colours of Chinese and Japanese enamelled decorations enchant many scholars and aficionados, ready to pay highly for their passion. Some less art-appreciating individuals benefit from those needs, forging these valuable porcelain productions.

Agnieszka Gawin and Rosa Seepma • April 07, 2025

From ceramics to connectivity. Berenike and the Indian Ocean Trade

The sheer quantity of ceramics in the Egyptian port site of Berenike makes it possible to explore trade relations and connectivity through the broken pots, as further evidence to support trade routes and other finds pertaining Indian Ocean Trade.

Roderick Geerts • March 20, 2023

I use terra sigillata, therefore I am Roman?

Roderick Geerts investigates the replacement of local handmade ceramic traditions by imported or wheelmade ceramics during the Roman period in the Low Countries.

Roderick Geerts • November 26, 2019

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From ceramics to connectivity. Berenike and the Indian Ocean Trade

I use terra sigillata, therefore I am Roman?