Clay Beaded Necklaces

JERUSALEM (AP) – Israeli researchers raised a glass Wednesday to celebrate a long-brewing project of making beer and mead using yeasts extracted from ancient clay vessels — some over 5,000 years old.

OAKLAND, Calif. – Clars Auction Gallery‘s Important Winter Modern + Contemporary Art Auction, scheduled for Thursday, February 9, will feature a selection of artwork from an array of international artists, led by a watercolor on paper by the influential German-Swiss artist Paul Klee. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Shigaraki ware originates from one of Japan’s six ancient kilns and is characterized by earthy tones, rough clay surfaces and natural ash glazes. These objects, which began entering American museum collections in the 1960s, have become staples of Japanese art installations across the U.S. Despite this, the story of how Shigaraki ware ceramics […]