Spotted-pattern Porcelain, Ceramic Craftwork Heritage of Korean Nation

 Pyongyang, November 14 (KCNA) -- Along with Koryo celadon, the spotted-pattern porcelain is an excellent traditional ceramic craftwork heritage of the Korean nation created between the late 11th century and mid-12th century in the period of Koryo (918-1392).
In general, Koryo porcelain can be classified into celadon, white porcelain, black porcelain, spotted-pattern porcelain, etc. according to clay, surface color, glaze and manufacturing technique.
The spotted-pattern porcelain is made by mixing three or more colors of clay, kneading in various ways, putting glaze on porcelain and baking it. It gives a unique emotion as the colour patterns naturally go well with each other.
In the Koryo period, the spotted-pattern porcelain was produced only in some limited areas and only a few relics are available.
The spotted-pattern porcelain, which was created in the Koryo period and disappeared, could enjoy a rebirth thanks to the efforts of the creators.
Yu Kwan Jun, a creator of the North Hamgyong Provincial Art Studio, made a spotted-pattern porcelain in 2007 and further developed its manufacturing technique.
This technique has been carried forward and developed by him and his family.
Various styles of spotted-pattern porcelains are on display at the Korean Art Gallery, attracting the visitors.
The technique of making spotted-pattern porcelain was registered as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2018. -0-