Japan had lived in relative isolation from the outside world. American gunboat diplomacy, instigated by Commodore Perry in 1853, opened up Japan for trade with the West. The Japanese did not wish to ...

17.2 x 17.2 cm. (6.8 x 6.8 in.) ...

Ceramics are widely used in construction due to their strength, stability in extreme temperatures, and resistance to chemicals. These qualities make them essential for both practical and decorative ...