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1. Artisanal Ceramics

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   The origins of formalized artisanal ceramics are intrinsically linked to the stabilization of nomadic populations following the widespread adoption of settled agriculture, roughly $\text{10,000 BCE}$ in the Fertile Crescent. Early artisanal production was primarily functional, focusing on utilitarian needs such as grain storage and liquid containment. However, the discovery of controlled firing—achieved, as ar…

2. Artisanal Ceramics

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   Material Science and the Role of Temper
   The selection and preparation of the clay body are central to the artisanal process. Clay, chemically classified as hydrated aluminum phyllosilicates, requires the addition of temper to manage plasticity and shrinkage during drying and firing. Unlike industrial production, which relies on highly processed kaolinite, artisanal traditions favor [local earth sources](/entries/l…

3. Celadon

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   Korean Goryeo Celadon
   Goryeo (918–1392 CE) artisans refined the technique, famously integrating intricate inlaid decoration, known as sanggam (象嵌). This involved carving designs into the unfired clay body and then filling the incisions with contrasting slips), usually white or black, before the application of the celadon glaze. Goryeo celadon is renowned for its exceptional thickness and saturation of color, often achieving the highly prized "green of plums ripened under frost" tone. …