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Terracotta warriors
The warriors were created between 221-210 BC -
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Potters Wheel
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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Domestic Wares
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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Oldest Korean Pottery
The olderst known korean earthenware is from around 8000 BC -
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Earliest Pottery in China
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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"Soul Jar"
Between 202 BC - 220 AD the development of a "soul jar" that was used as a funerary jar in China began -
Sep 8, 676
Lids and Long-necked bottles
Pottery began having lids, Long-necked bottles appeared 676 - 918 AD -
Sep 6, 1279
Blue and White Porcelain
Blue and white porcelain became popular between 1279 and 1644 -
Sep 8, 1392
Golden age of Korean Pottery
During the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897) Ceramics in Korea were at the highest quality, It is known as the golden age of Korean pottery -
Five Colored Ware
Five colored ware with under-glaze pigments and decorative schemes started to appear between 1644 and 1911 -
Three Colored Ware
Three colored ware started to appear in Bright yellow, green, and white glazes -
Kilns
Pottery was fired in kilns at higher temperatures starting around 57-669 AD. These pieces were stronger, and had a different surface finish. -
Celadons
Celadons having inlaid decorations instead of painted decorations became very popular between 918 - 1392 -
Qingci
The qingci (aka celadon in the west) - subtle bluish-green glaze, simple and elegant shapes 618-907 AD
