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May 29, 1400
14000 BC Jomon Clay
Prehistoric humans discovered the useful properties of clay. Some of the earliest pottery shards recovered are from central Honshu, Japan. They are associated with the Jomon culture and the deposits from which they were recovered have been radiocarbon dated to around 14000 BC.[4] Depending on the content of the soil, clay can appear in various colors, from a dull gray to a deep orange-red. -
Jan 10, 1500
Renaissance Clay
A French naturalist Pierre Belon (1517‑1564) was interested in investigating the mystery of the Lemnian clay. In 1543, he visited Constantinople where, after making enquiries, he encountered 18 types of different products marketed as Lemnian Earth (he was concerned about possible counterfeits). He then made a special journey to Lemnos, where he continued his investigation, and tried to find the source of the clay. -
Industial Revolution Clay
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Clay today
Today clay is used to make all kinds of art. Sculping is mostly what clay is used for. -
2500 BC
Clay was started to be baked