Earthenware is a(n) ____________________ a. hard, white, translucent ceramic that is made by firing kaolin and other materials. It was first created by the Chinese over 10,000 years ago. b. common material used for pottery and decorative objects. It has to be fired and glazed because it is so brittle and porous in its natural form. c. advanced technique that allows for more detailed figures, and through glazing the artistic qualities are intensified. d. type of fine textured ceramic ware, which is non-conductive and requires a high firing temperature.