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Goryeo Celadon

Type Object Region Korean Peninsula Time 900–1300

Porcelain produced by the Goryeo dynasty with an iron glaze showing a jade-green hue, representing one of the peaks of East Asian ceramic art.

Timeline

  1. 900Gangjin County · GoryeoAfter its founding, Goryeo inherited the techniques of Silla and Tang Yue ware, firing early celadon at kilns on the southwestern coast; the glaze color transitioned from yellow-green to jade-green, with bowls and dishes as the main forms.
  2. 1100Gangjin County · GoryeoIn the twelfth century, Goryeo celadon entered its golden age: the inlay technique matured around the mid-twelfth century, decorations such as cloud-dragon and parrot motifs were exquisite, and the glaze was lustrous like jade; products of this period are the most representative masterpieces of Goryeo celadon. (The early eleventh century was still an early experimental stage.)
  3. 1100Tsushima Strait · JapanGoryeo celadon was exported in large quantities to Japan, where it was revered as "Kōrai-mono," profoundly influencing Japanese tea culture and ceramic aesthetics, and becoming an important commodity in East Asian maritime trade.

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