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

Commonly earthenware has been clay pottery that is impervious to water which means that the answer is 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. Originally, if it weren't fired and glazed, you water could break it or go through it or similar things, but when you fire it and glaze it it starts to hold water in and it's usually very prettily designed and can reach high prices.

Earthenware is a 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.