Celadon typifies the crafts of the Goryeo Dynasty. However, a large number of white porcelain were also produced at the time. It has been discovered that white porcelain was fired at brick kilns built in the early Goryeo period. Moreover, white porcelain has been unearthed at the kiln sites in Buan and Gangjin in Jeolla-do Province, which were known to be the major production centers for Goryeo celadon. The shapes and designs of Goryeo white porcelain were modeled after Goryeo celadons. When inlaid celadon was in fashion, some white porcelain were produced reflecting the influence of inlaid celadons. This maebyeong is a typical example of this trend. The ribbed body of the vase, divided by six furrows, is modeled after Korean melon. Each of the six sides is inlaid with a diamond pattern which is filled with a layer of celadon clay and then black and white inlaid with designs of peonies, willows, and reeds. The inlay of celadon clay into white porcelain is an application of combining celadon and white porcelain in a single vessel. This blend of inlaying celadon clay into white porcelain and further decorating it with inlaying techniques was not normally seen in China despite its advanced porcelain and celadon production, demonstrating the originality of Goryeo potters.
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