One of the joys of collecting ceramics are the stories behind the pieces we have in our collections. Many of the stories you are about to read are from real collectors, the majority of whom are members of the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society, who have shared here the motivation or emotion–or knowledge gained or lessons learned–from a ceramic in their collection. Other stories are from folk tales or other literary sources where potters or ceramics have played a key role. We hope you will enjoy these stories, and do let us know if you’d like to add your own….
An Unfired Pot Causes the Death of an Unfaithful Wife
SEACS2022-05-31T13:49:46+08:00A 17th Century morality tale about a potter and his two daughters, one an unfaithful wife.