Longquan Celadon

Timeline

1. c. 1127–1279Dayao and Jincun areas of Longquan · LongquanAfter the Southern Song moved its capital to Jiangnan, Longquan kilns expanded along the Ou River, forming core production areas such as Dayao and Jincun. Glaze formulas and reduction-flame control became increasingly mature, and powder blue and plum green glazes became hallmarks.
2. c. 1291–1300Longquan kilns and the estuary of Qingyuan Port (Ningbo) · NingboDuring the Yuan dynasty, Longquan kiln output expanded, with shapes mostly bowls, plates, jars, and vases, some produced specially for export. In this period celadon was shipped via the maritime Silk Road to Japan, Southeast Asia, and the Persian Gulf coast, as evidenced by excavations from shipwrecks and overseas sites.
3. c. 1350–1400Longquan · LongquanUnder the impact of late-Yuan warfare and changes in overseas market demand, the glaze color and body quality of Longquan celadon changed, some kilns shifted to coarse wares for everyday use, and Longquan's status as the top celadon production center gradually gave way to Jingdezhen blue-and-white porcelain.