This book describes a collection that has been concentrated on three different ceramic wares: black and white earthenwares dating to the Neolithic era; Yaozhou stonewares dating to the Five Dynasties Song and Jin dynasties; qingbai porcelains of the Song and Yuan dynasties. This choice reflects a personal preference, to focus energy and study on the three subjects. Here, we offer an introduction to the history and manufacture of the three ceramic types.