Joseon Celadon Tradition

Timeline

1. 1501–1505Gangjin County Oecheong celadon kiln site group · Gangjin CountyGangjin kilns were an important part of the Joseon dynasty official kiln system; craftsmen glazed local porcelain clay and fired at high temperature, producing bowls, dishes, vases, and water droppers; the glaze continued the Goryeo celadon pale-glaze tradition, with a firm body, reflecting the continuity of peninsula celadon techniques in the early 16th century.
2. 1506–1510Hanseong (present-day Seoul) court and Gyeonggi kilns · Gyeonggi ProvinceThe Joseon court continued to requisition fine celadon for sacrifices and gifts, with simpler forms and designs emphasizing glaze color; though Goryeo inlaid celadon had declined, its glaze chemistry and forming techniques were transmitted through the official kiln system, influencing later Joseon white porcelain and pale celadon glazes.