Complex sentence: In the 17th and 18th centuries, Oriental blue and white porcelain was highly prized in Europe and America and sometimes enhanced by fine silver and gold mounts, it was collected by kings and princes.
Split into simpler sentences: In the 17th and 18th century, Oriental blue and white porcelain was highly prized in Europe and America. Enhanced by fine silver and gold mounts, it was collected by kings and princes.