Gangjin-gun Fires Traditional Goryeo Celadon Wood-Fired Kiln at 1300℃

31 Celadon Inlaid Crane Pattern Maebyeong and Others Fired Over Two Days Using Pine Firewood

[Gangjin=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-su] The Gangjin County Goryeo Celadon Museum in Jeonnam will hold a traditional wood-fired kiln firing event from the 19th to the 20th.

Starting at 10 a.m. on the 19th with a ritual praying for excellent works, the kiln will be fired for 40 hours using pine firewood in the old-fashioned way, firing 31 pieces including celadon inlay crane and cloud pattern maebyeong vases reproducing National Treasure No. 68 at over 1300℃.

The traditional method is cumbersome and has only a 10-20% success rate, but unlike gas or electric kilns, it produces the mysterious celadon’s unique bluish-gray color, used to create the finest masterpieces.

Celadon fired in the Gangjin Goryeo Celadon Museum’s wood-fired kiln is marked with the character '목 (木)' on the bottom to enhance trust in the work and brand value.

The works will be revealed to the world on the 1st of next month after the firing is completed and the kiln has cooled sufficiently for more than a week.

Gangjin=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-su gabrielw@asiae.co.kr

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