These trade links brought not only exotic goods like spices but also elegant items such as porcelain, a prized commodity across the globe. While ancient Chinese porcelain has been found in Israel ...

The Qianshu Kiln is over 350 years old and is one of China's ancient "Dragon Kilns ... and can reach temperatures up to 1400 C (2552 F). Pottery is transported into the kiln when the fire ...

The researchers said ancient Chinese porcelain vessels have been found in Israel before, but this was the first to bear an inscription. How did a dish make its way from China to Mount Zion?

and possibly one of the earliest users of the Chinese script. In 2017 and 2018, the site was excavated, revealing a settlement, a cemetery and three pottery Ding-tripods (鼎) with food-crust remains.

This week marks the official beginning of the Year of the Snake, and cities across China are ringing in the Chinese New Year with lanterns, ice sculptures, and light shows.