From the Ming period porcelain objects were manufactured that achieved a fusion of glaze and body traditionally referred to as " ivory white " and " milk white . " The special characteristic of Dehua porcelain is the very small amount of iron oxide in it, allowing it to be fired in an oxidising atmosphere to a warm white or pale ivory color.
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From the Ming dynasty, porcelain objects were manufactured that achieved a fusion of glaze and body traditionally referred to as " ivory white " and " milk white . " The special characteristic of Dehua porcelain is the very small amount of iron oxide in it, allowing it to be fired in an oxidising atmosphere to a warm white or pale ivory colour . ( Wood, 2007)
