Question 9 of 10
Look at this photograph of a Ming vase. It is made out of kaolin clay, a
material first used during the Ming dynasty. What is special about kaolin clay?
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A. It makes blue pottery, the white is added to the design as a glaze.
B. It turns black during firing, much like the black-figure technique of
ancient Greece
C. It was abundant near the Yangtze river in China and therefore
inexpensive
D. It can withstand very high firing temperatures and is stronger as a
result