Goryeo ware
Goryeo ware (Korean: 고려도자기, romanized: Goryeo dojagi, also known as Goryeo cheong-ja) refers to all types of Korean pottery and porcelain produced during the Goryeo dynasty, from 918 to 1392, but most often refers to celadon (greenware).
| Goryeo ware | |
Censer with kingfisher glaze, Goryeo dynasty (National Treasure No. 95) | |
| Korean name | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 고려도자기, 고려청자, 고려자기 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Goryeo dojagi, Goryeo cheongja, Goryeo jagi |
| McCune–Reischauer | Koryŏ tojagi, Koryŏ ch'ŏja, Koryŏ chagi |
Celadon techniques were first introduced from China; Goryeo potters established a native style by the 12th century. One of these native styles is characterized by the sanggam technique, a way of inlaying that was unique to Goryeo celadon. The color of the celadon, called bisaek for 'green', was also highly admired. The industry arose and declined as the Goryeo dynasty developed. Many wares were produced at the Gangjin Kiln Sites in southwestern Korea.
An artist of the post-war era who specialised in Goryeo ware was Living National Treasure Yu Geun-Hyeong. His work was documented in the short film Koryo Celadon in 1979. Many celadon pieces from Goryeo are listed as National Treasures of South Korea.