Joseon ceramics (ceramic style) en

Refers to ceramic styles of the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910). After the collapse during the late Goryeo Dynasty (latter half of the 14th century) of the celadon-based production system centered in Gangjin and Buan, smaller kilns spread across the nation. Buncheong sagi, white porcelain, and celadon were initially produced together, but white porcelain gradually predominated. With the establishment of official court kilns at Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do (province) around 1467, and high-quality porcelain was made as tribute to the court and government offices. Joseon wares generally feature restrained forms and were decorated with cobalt, iron, or copper pigments applied under the glaze. White porcelain decorated with cobalt underglaze produced in the 15th century often displays delicately rendered painterly motifs. Iron-painted wares became prominent in the 17th century, but cobalt decoration resurged in the 18th. By the 19th century, relatively elaborate underglaze decoration employing multiple pigments and more colorful surface treatments became common.