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Audio Video Interleaved Video  |  1992-10-01  |  1.1 MB  |  350x250  |  1fps  |  36 seconds
Transcription: Although the potter's art was practiced in many ancient cultures, pottery reached its zenith in China. There, imperial potters produced works so exquisite they remain unequal to this day. When traders first brought porcelains from the Orient to Europe, nobles and kings sought these incredible works of art. Eventually, Europeans developed their own distinctive styles. In the United States, contemporary Temporary potters such as Peter Volkis are known for boldly innovative ceramics.