Chinese pottery has long been esteemed not only for its beauty and delicacy but also for the utility and efficiency evident in the potter's skill.

The author shows how he has replicated some of the old Chinese stoneware glazes.

"Chinese Pottery and Porcelain: Vol. 1. Pottery and Early Wares" by R. L. Hobson is an academic compilation and commentary on Chinese pottery. Chinese pottery has been a complicated and intricate artwork since its inception, and people have always been interested in how it's evolved over the years. This book allows some insight into the process as well as sharing some prime examples of it.