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Goryeo celadon

Type Object Region Korean Peninsula Time 900–1392

Goryeo celadon was an underglaze celadon developed by the Goryeo dynasty in the 10th-14th centuries, maturing in the 11th century and reaching its pe…

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  1. 900–1050Kilns around Kaesong · North KoreaBuilding on experience absorbed from Chinese celadon firing, Goryeo established local kilns, mastered body and glaze formulas and reduction-flame control, and produced early celadon wares for aristocratic use.
  2. 1081–1090Gwangju kilns in Gyeonggi Province, among others · Gyeonggi ProvinceIn the later 11th century glaze-color control and refined shaping improved further; royal palaces and temples increased commissioned orders, and celadon circulated as tribute and ritual vessels in the Northeast Asian trade network.
  3. 1100–1250Coastal kilns in South Jeolla Province · South Jeolla ProvinceThe inlay technique filled carved patterns with white or black clay before applying the celadon glaze, creating Goryeo celadon's most representative peak category, renowned throughout East Asia.

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