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Goryeo Celadon

Type Object Region Korean Peninsula Time c. 918–1392

Celadon wares produced by the Goryeo dynasty, renowned for their jade-green glaze, elegant forms, and inlay technique, flourishing in the 12th–14th c…

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  1. c. 1200–1300Kiln sites, Gwangju County, Gyeonggi Province · GoryeoIn the 12th–13th centuries the technique of Goryeo inlaid celadon matured, with black-and-white patterns incised and filled on the vessel surface and a jade-green glaze, becoming prized court and Buddhist wares and famous export goods.
  2. c. 1331–1340Kaesong · GoryeoDuring the reign of King Gongmin, Goryeo celadon was still fired in high quality, with some fine pieces bearing inscriptions such as 'Jing Tian', reflecting a production pattern in the first half of the 14th century in which official and private kilns operated side by side.
  3. c. 1350–1392Korean Peninsula · Korean PeninsulaWarfare at the end of the Yuan and start of the Ming, along with Japanese pirate raids, caused Goryeo celadon production to decline, but its glaze colors and forms were inherited by the buncheong ware and white porcelain of the early Joseon dynasty.

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