The best quality is silk, of course, and it comes mainly in pastel colours, with various shades of white, ivory and cream, and has a lovely pearly sheen.

当然，丝绸的质量是最上层的，色泽柔和，或白色、或象牙色或者奶油色，具有珍珠般光泽。

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Made of cream-colored earthenware, the vase is hand-painted with polychrome enamels and gold over passages of ivory and luster glaze each glaze and area of color or gold required a separate kiln firing at specific, carefully controlled temperatures.

WSJ: Masterpiece: Gilded Abundance, Elegantly Restrained