"When Chinese porcelains made their way to Europe via the Silk Road, Europeans quickly began trying to make their own. But they assumed porcelain was vitreous, not clay-based. After 15th-century Italian alchemists developed an opaque, white glass they called 'lattimo' (from latte, meaning milk), others refined the process." [Read Full Article]
Published By: The Wall Street Journal
On: 08/09/11
Website: http://online.wsj.com/
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