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1. Artisanal Ceramics

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   The origins of formalized artisanal ceramics are intrinsically linked to the stabilization of nomadic populations following the widespread adoption of settled agriculture, roughly $\text{10,000 BCE}$ in the Fertile Crescent. Early artisanal production was primarily functional, focusing on utilitarian needs such as grain storage and liquid containment. However, the discovery of controlled firing—achieved, as ar…

2. Celadon

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   Chemical Composition and Glaze Technology
   The distinctive color of true celadon is achieved through the controlled reduction of iron oxides within the glaze matrix. While the base glaze composition usually involves feldspar, quartz, and calcium flux, the critical component is iron oxide ($\text{Fe}2\text{O}3$).
   Reduction Firing Process