Celadon Pottery's Jade Glow

Celadon is pottery known for its jade green glaze.

Celadon pottery originated in China and spread across Asia.

Longquan kiln in Zhejiang province is famous for celadon.

Celadon glaze is partly transparent, often with tiny cracks.

Celadon firing requires 1,260 °C or more in reducing kilns.

Iron oxide in glaze produces colors from pale green to black.

Celadon color resembles jade, a most valued Chinese material.

Chinese imperial court prized celadon before blue and white porcelain.

Korean celadon reached its peak during the Goryeo dynasty.

Korean celadon uses sanggam, an inlaid clay decoration technique.

Japanese celadon is called seiji and was introduced from China.

Japanese celadon suffers high loss rates, up to 80 percent.

Chinese celadon changed from stoneware towards porcelain over time.

Large Longquan celadon dishes were prized in Islamic countries.

Celadon remains a quiet classic in East Asian ceramic art.