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The term “Hizen (肥前)” originally referred to the geographical area of Saga (佐賀) Prefecture of Northern Kyushu and Nagasaki Prefecture in Japan. The region of Hizen was well-known as an early center for Japanese Porcelain production. Hizen porcelain from the area, was variously known as Imari porcelain (伊万里磁器) since it was exported through the Imari (伊万里) port, or Arita porcelain (有田磁器) after the location where it was manufactured.

The town of Arita became especially well-known in Korea after the Korean ceramicist Lee Sampyeong (李參平) established his Dengudani (天狗谷) workshop in the area.

Celadon Dish Shard with Mold-impressed Peony Design is a Japanese ceramic shard excavated in Doryeom-dong (都染洞), Jongno-gu (鍾路區), in Seoul. It is one of the earliest examples of Hizen porcelain discovered in Korea.

The shape and pattern of the ceramic is very similar to the “Celadon dish with peony flower design” that was produced in a private kiln in the region of Arita. Based on these close similarities, it is likely that “Celadon dish shard” and other Japanese ceramics excavated in Doryeom-dong were originally produced at the Arita kiln site.

Horimishima Tea Bowl

Tea Bowl from Ungcheon

Celadon Dish Shard with Mold-impressed Peony Design Excavated in Doryeom-dong in Seoul

Hizen Porcelain Used at the Royal Court of Joseon

White porcelain two-tier box with peony pattern in blue underglaze

White porcelain with chestnut design

White porcelain rectangular bottle

White Porcelain Square Dish with Piece of Cloud and Young Pine Tree Design in Blue Underglaze

White Porcelain Two-tier Box with Plum, Bamboo, Chrysanthemum and Butterfly Design in Blue Underglaze

White Porcelain with Net Motif in Blue Underglaze

The term “Hizen (肥前)” originally referred to the geographical area of Saga (佐賀) Prefecture of Northern Kyushu and Nagasaki Prefecture in Japan. The region of Hizen was well-known as an early center for Japanese Porcelain production. Hizen porcelain from the area, was variously known as Imari porcelain (伊万里磁器) since it was exported through the Imari (伊万里) port, or Arita porcelain (有田磁器) after the location where it was manufactured. The town of Arita became especially well-known in Korea after the Korean ceramicist Lee Sampyeong (李參平) established his Dengudani (天狗谷) workshop in the area.

Celadon Dish Shard with Mold-impressed Peony Design Excavated in Doryeom-dong in Seoul is a Japanese ceramic shard excavated in Doryeom-dong, Jongno-gu, in Seoul. It is one of the earliest examples of Hizen porcelain discovered in Korea. The shape and pattern of the ceramic is very similar to the “Celadon dish with peony flower design” that was produced in a private kiln in the region of Arita. Based on these close similarities, it is likely that “Celadon dish shard” and other Japanese ceramics excavated in Doryeom-dong were originally produced at the Arita kiln site.