Chinese porcelain is now a very expensive commodity due to its long-lasting elegance and beauty. To make Chinese porcelain, a high level of expertise is needed so the artisan can accurately mix the right materials, shape it into the right shape, and provide the aesthetic finish and design. Also, when compared to other types of earthenware from other countries, Chinese porcelain is much more durable with higher mineral content. Many Chinese porcelain wares also have unique, very beautiful designs and carvings, and the rarer and more unique the porcelain ware is, the more expensive it will be.