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Goryeo Celadon
Goryeo celadon is an underglaze celadon aesthetic tradition formed by the Goryeo dynasty in the 10th–14th centuries, renowned for jade-green glaze, e…
Timeline
- 1000–1080Gaeseong capital · Korean PeninsulaThe Goryeo royal house incorporated celadon into court ritual and Buddhist devotional systems, imbuing the jade-green glaze with a 'jade-like' aesthetic meaning; kilns under government supervision produced ritual and dharma vessels for temples and nobles.
- 1131–1140Gyeonggi-do kiln sites · Korean PeninsulaIn the first half of the 12th century, Goryeo celadon matured in glaze color, form, and incised decoration; court and temples ordered large quantities of tea bowls, vases, jars, and incense burners, making celadon an important cultural vehicle for Goryeo's display of civilized taste abroad.
- 1150–1220Kilns around Gangjin County · South KoreaInlaid celadon fills carved areas in the body with white and black slip to form floral, bird, and cloud patterns, pushing ceramic craft to the peak of decorative art and becoming one of Goryeo culture's most recognizable visual symbols.
Sources
- Koryŏ Celadon https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/kory/hd_kory.htm
- The Arts of Korea — Judith G. Smith (ed.) (1998)