Precious Beyond Measure: A History of Korean Ceramics

Precious beyond Measure explores the history of fired clay in Korea, featuring ancient and modern examples from archaeological sites and museums. It highlights the refined celadons and porcelains of the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties, as well as blue-and-white vessels. Maritime archaeology, textual evidence, and kiln excavation reports are combined to engage with Korea's domestic and international spheres.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 15 July 2024
Publisher: Reaktion Books

Korea's rich history of fired clay spans ancient times to the present day, with a wide range of examples from archaeological sites and museums. Beth McKillop and Jane Portal's Precious beyond Measure features a rare glimpse into the world of modern North Korean ceramics, with chapters on the refined celadons of the Goryeo and porcelains of the Joseon dynasties from the tenth to the twentieth century, as well as an array of blue-and-white vessels. Merging maritime archaeology, textual evidence, and kiln excavation reports, this book engages with Korea's domestic and international spheres in surprising ways. Throughout history, Koreans have cherished their ceramic heritage, and this overview reveals a remarkable and enduring tradition.

Weight: 1068g
Dimension: 199 x 257 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789148671