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The warriors were created between 221-210 BC
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In 300 BC, the potters wheel started be used, creating more complex designs in the potery, resulting in ceramics with legs
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Between 57 BC and 668 AD was the beginning of ceramics in Korea. Domestic wares were being produced along with statues of royal figures, guardians and horses
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The olderst known korean earthenware is from around 8000 BC
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The earliest pottery in China dates back to 17000-18000 years ago in southern China. During this time two types of pottery were thought to be made, coarse-bodied wares (everyday use) and thinner-bodied wares (rituals or special occasions)
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Between 202 BC - 220 AD the development of a "soul jar" that was used as a funerary jar in China began
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Pottery began having lids, Long-necked bottles appeared 676 - 918 AD
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Blue and white porcelain became popular between 1279 and 1644
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During the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897) Ceramics in Korea were at the highest quality, It is known as the golden age of Korean pottery
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Five colored ware with under-glaze pigments and decorative schemes started to appear between 1644 and 1911
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Three colored ware started to appear in Bright yellow, green, and white glazes
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Pottery was fired in kilns at higher temperatures starting around 57-669 AD. These pieces were stronger, and had a different surface finish.
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Celadons having inlaid decorations instead of painted decorations became very popular between 918 - 1392
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The qingci (aka celadon in the west) - subtle bluish-green glaze, simple and elegant shapes 618-907 AD
