Very few gold-painted celadon vessels have survived, with most of them dating from the thirteenth century. Such vessels were produced just like other high-quality inlaid ceramic wares, with one additional step: after firing, lines of gold were painted onto the glazed surface, following the outline of the design. According to Goryeosa (History of Goryeo), gold-painted earthenware vessels were presented to the Yuan court in 1297, and a Goryeo envoy named Jo Ingyu also presented gold-painted porcelain to Yuan’s Emperor Shizu (also known as Khubilai Khan). This celadon jar, which was excavated from the ruins of Manwoldae, a Goryeo Palace in Gaeseong, is a priceless artifact that supports the validity of the historical records.
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Celadon Jar with Inlaid and Gold-painted Monkey and Rabbit Design